PE Global is recruiting a Logistics Analyst / Materials Planner for our manufacturing client based in Desford. The role is an initial 12-month contract and the rate for the role is £18.33 PAYE or £25.10 Umbrella.
Responsibilities:
* Improve inbound/outbound material flow and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Investigate and resolve material scheduling and transportation issues.
* Manage inventory levels and supplier delivery schedules.
* Monitor supplier performance and resolve invoice/inventory discrepancies.
* Optimise material flow and support production needs during off-shifts.
* Develop dashboards and reports in Power BI for material planning analysis.
* Create Power Apps solutions to automate and streamline processes.
* Utilise advanced Excel functionality—including pivot tables, complex lookup formulas, conditional formatting, data validation, and macro automation—to deliver accurate insights
* Use SAP for material planning and inventory management.
* Lead small to medium projects using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
* Previous material planning experience.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Expertise in Power BI (data modelling, DAX, visualisation).
* Proficiency in Power Apps and MS Office Suite.
* Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, macros, automation).
* Lean and Six Sigma knowledge (Green Belt preferred).
* Project management experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
* CPS Functional Job Role Qualification, and
* APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification
* College or university degree, preferably in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management or Industrial Engineering.
* SAP experience
PE Global cannot assist with visa sponsorship, candidates can only be submitted to the client if they currently hold a visa to work and live within the UK for the duration of the contract.