Materials Planner Hartlepool Flavours and Fragrances Major Talent is partnered with a global player within the flavours and fragrance industry who have facilities throughout North America, Asia, and the UK. We are looking to speak with candidates for an open Materials Planner position. As a Materials Planner, you will be responsible for Forecasting material needs, managing inventory, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet production targets, while optimising the supply chain and minimising costs. This is a day shift position, Monday to Friday Flexi working 8 am-4 pm or 9 am-5 pm Responsibilities as a Materials Planner Create and maintain purchase orders in line with MRP (raise new, expedite, defer, cancel) for site direct and indirect materials. Escalate through Supply Chain Management on critical delays / issues, and then final escalation through Procurement. Define SKUs as ABC and calculate appropriate safety stock levels (considering SLOB / NWC / warehouse space). Control inventory levels (management of SLOB, extension of shelf life etc.). Manage imports and process relevant shipping documentation. Supplier KPI reporting (OTIF, VMI) and agree non contractual supplier agreements (MOQs / Increments / Lead-times). Review MOQs (increases and decreases) in line with demand projections. Raise supplier non-conformances (SNCRs) on suppliers in the Q-Pulse system. Create monthly forecast for A class / high volume. Liaise with Finance regarding materials that need to be included in stock provision. Liaise with site EHS team to dispose of rejected (i.e. Status 32) materials. Skills required to be a Materials Planner Previous experience working in chemicals or pharmaceuticals Experience in materials management or a related field. Experience in using ERP system, e.g. ORACLE, SAP, MS Dynamics. Experience in using MS Office (Excel, Word Powerpoint). Educated to HND or Degree level. CIPS Level 3 qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively handle supplier interactions and manage internal communications. What's in it for you? Salary up to £45k Company bonus 25 day's holidays If you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch. Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward. INDBD