Job Title: Materials Planner Location: Local to Shrewsbury Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (DOE) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Orion are working with a fast-paced manufacturing business local to Shrewsbury and are looking for a forward-thinking, dynamic and experienced Materials Planner to support our growing operations and drive continuous improvement across our supply chain. As a key member of the supply team, you’ll be responsible for planning and managing material requirements to ensure efficient production flow. You’ll work closely with procurement, engineering, and production teams to streamline processes and support lean manufacturing initiatives. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain material plans to meet production schedules. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely availability of materials. Analyse demand forecasts and inventory levels to optimise stock. Support the implementation of lean principles and continuous improvement. Use ERP systems (currently SAGE; transitioning to dual systems including 123 Insight). Act as a departmental advocate, challenging existing processes and driving simplification. Requirements Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles – Kaban is essential Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel – V look up & Pivot tables etc.. 2 – 3 Years experience as a Materials Planner Proven experience in materials plann...