Materials Planner
Gloucester
£35,000 - £40,000
Permanent
Our client is looking for a Materials Planner, who will report to the planning Manager, the Material Planner supports the business in ensuring the availability of materials required for production through forecasting, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
Key Responsibilities - Materials Planner
Generate purchase orders for parts and services based on contracts and conditions established by the Procurement team.
Ensure the latest drawing, part and material information is shared with relevant suppliers.
Ensure materials are purchased to applicable specifications, quality standards and at the correct price.
Coordinate with other departments to manage inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and issue forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands
Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance in conjunction with members of the procurement team
Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels
Minimise obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability
Qualifications & Requirements - Materials Planner
Proven experience (3-5 years) ...