Materials planner - part - time

Materials Planner - Part - time Monday - Wedneday (1 day onsite) Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 Alexander Steele Recruitment are supporting a successful manufacturing company in recruiting a Part‑Time Materials Planner. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys cross‑functional working, thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is motivated by problem‑solving, service excellence and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: * Create and share weekly, fortnightly and monthly forecasts with suppliers * Review supplier responses and raise any concerns with the Materials Lead * Build positive relationships with suppliers and internal departments * Support new product development by preparing future material forecasts and reducing potential waste * Maintain and update materials master data in the system * Produce weekly OTIF reports and explain performance trends * Help manage schedule changes with cross‑functional teams * Assist with supply chain improvement projects About You The ideal candidate will have: * Experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment * A background in materials planning or supply chain administration * Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data * Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others * Strong IT skills, includ...