Materials Planner £35k - £40k per annum Monday Friday / Days Wrexham Immediate start available We are looking for a Materials Planner to join our clients team based in Wrexham on a permanent basis.Reporting to the MPL Manager, this highly demanding role requires the successful candidate to be assertive and have a high degree of self-motivation. Performance Objectives Demand Forecasting & Planning o Ability to interpret forecasts and historical data. o Use of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems to align material availability with production schedules. Inventory Management o Maintain optimal inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess. o Familiarity with inventory control techniques like JIT (Just-In-Time), EOQ (Economic Order Quantity), and safety stock calculations. ERP/MRP System Proficiency o Skilled in systems like SAP, or other ERP platforms. o Able to generate and analyse reports to support decision-making. Supplier Coordination o Strong communication with suppliers to ensure timely delivery. o Ability to negotiate lead times and manage supplier performance. Problem-Solving & Agility o Quick thinking to resolve material shortages, delays, or quality issues. o Adaptable to changes in production plans or market demand. Data Analysis & Reporting o Use of Excel, Power BI, or similar tools to analyse trends and performance. o Ability to present data clearly to stakeholders. Cross-Functional Collaboration o Work closely with production, procurement and logistics o Understand the broader impact of material planning decisions. Person Specification The successful candidate will have extensive experience working as a materials planner previously and of stock optimisation. Previous SAP knowledge is preferred alongside strong computer literacy. This is a fast-moving role so you will need to be resilient and have a strong sense of urgency to succeed within this challenging but rewarding role. The role will be joining an established team and therefore you will need to fit into this whilst bring new ideas, ambition and drive. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and lead times. Knowledge of bill of materials and routing. Detail orientated and organised. Proactive and forward thinking. Strong communicator across all levels. Benefits Company pension scheme Support with career progression and development Company pension scheme Medical insurance and dental care schemes Access to the companys healthy living centre Access to company reward hub 33 days annual leave gap personnel group is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.