Our manufacturing client is looking to add a Material Planner to support production and keep materials flowing across their UK manufacturing sites.
This role sits within the Materials team and is a hands-on, operational role, ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of the action, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure material availability for the Production Facilities.
This is a busy, fast-paced role and responsibilities of the role include:
Running MRP outputs and converting demand into purchase orders
Raising, maintaining and updating POs in line with production requirements
Chasing suppliers to confirm deliveries and push orders through when needed
Proactively managing shortages and flagging risks before production is impacted
Liaising daily with suppliers, production and internal teams to keep schedules on track
Resolving delivery issues, discrepancies and supplier queries
Keeping systems and material data accurate and up to date
Experience and knowledge required for the role
Experience in materials planning, expediting, buying, or a similar supply chain role
Comfortable working with MRP systems and Spreadsheets
Confident dealing with suppliers and building working relationships
Highly organised, detail-focused and able to juggle multiple priorities
A proactive mindset - you don't wait for problems, you get ahead of themWhy apply?
Key role in keeping production running smoothly
Supportive team environment with training and progression opportunities
A role where your contribution is visible and valued day to day