Job Description Who will you be working with? We are seeking an experienced Material Planner to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains. Role: Material Planner Salary: £Competitive Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN) – (Onsite) Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30pm and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time How will you make a difference? Within the production department you will be responsible for planning and monitoring the materials and products used by LH Group. You will ensure that the business doesn't run out of the materials required to maintain production. This will be achieved by coordinating, planning, and controlling supplier orders, schedules, and forecasts. What will your typical day look like? Manage materials and support engineering change, project/program launch and run out with minimal business impact. Generate and control supplier performance to achieve key performance indicators. Manage component availability issues, escalate, and communicate effectively to ensure closure and eliminate reoccurrence. Review forecast material requirements, report supply chain concerns/ability to meet customer orders and implement inventory optimisation strategies. Deliver supply chain solutions in project teams, undertake other material planner activities as instructed, and maintain health and safety practices. What do we want to know about you? Previous experience within a Planning role is desirable. Able to work autonomously with strong planning and organisational skills. Good problem-solving/negotiation skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to present information to all levels. IT literate. If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible. Apply today! Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. *Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.