Material Planner
* Office Location: Oxford
* Sector: Manufacturing
We are seeking a Material Planner to join a global leader in advanced manufacturing, helping clients by providing high performance components and scalable production solutions.
We are now seeking an experienced Material Planner to play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of production by securing the timely availability of materials while optimising inventory levels. This role supports both NPI and serial production environments, balancing demand, supply constraints, and operational priorities. The Material Planner collaborates cross-functionally with Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure material flow supports business objectives, cost targets, and delivery performance. The role requires strong analytical capability, ownership of material planning processes, and a proactive approach to resolving shortages, improving supplier performance, and maintaining data integrity within ERP/MRP systems.
Key Responsibilities of the Material Planner
1. Develop and maintain material plans aligned with production schedules and demand forecasts
2. Ensure material availability to support uninterrupted production
3. Monitor and manage material shortages, excess, and obsolescence risks
4. Support ...