Job Description
Materials Planner / Materials Analyst
Location: Nuneaton
Salary up to £35,000pa
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 3:30pm, Friday: 7:00am – 12:00pm
Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a proactive and detail-oriented Materials Planner / Materials Analyst to join a busy supply chain and operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of materials through accurate planning, forecasting, and stock management to support production and operational efficiency.
This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and manage material requirements to support production schedules and operational demand
* Monitor and maintain optimal stock levels, ensuring materials are available while minimising excess inventory
* Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve supply issues
* Analyse data from ERP systems to support planning decisions and identify trends
* Produce reports and provide insights using Excel (including pivot tables and data analysis)
* Support forecasting and demand planning activities
* Raise and manage purchase orders, tracking supply against demand
* Identify and resolve supply chain discrepancies or shortages
* Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Experience in a materials planning, supply chain, or production planning role
* Strong understanding of stock control and inventory management
* Experience using ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including pivot tables and data analysis)
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
Desirable:
* Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems
* Experience with forecasting and demand planning tools
Personal Attributes
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Logical thinker with a proactive, solutions-driven approach
* Able to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks
* Strong team player with good communication skills
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then please apply now before it’s too late.