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About the role:
We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Material Planner to join the JCB Earthmovers team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials into our manufacturing operations, working closely with both internal teams and an international supplier base. This role requires strong planning capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
What does this role involve day to day?
1. Managing Material Requirements Planning (MRP) from an international supply base in line with scheduled production and any changes to the build plan
2. Ensuring continuity of supply for all parts required by assembly and manufacturing operations
3. Overseeing supplier adherence to schedules and tackling any deviations
4. Managing inventory, including maintaining MRP parameters, reviewing stock levels against budget, and ensuring transactional accuracy
5. Conducting proactive reviews and driving continuous improvements across suppliers, logistics, transportation, and packaging
6. Maintaining performance standards in line with established KPIs
7. Leading or supporting problem‑solving activities and process improvement initiatives
This will be suited to you if…
8. You have demonstrable experience in materials planning
9. You have strong working knowledge of SAP or similar production planning systems
10. You’re an excellent communicator and confident working with suppliers and internal teams
11. You’re highly PC‑literate and comfortable working with complex data
12. You’re organised, detail‑driven, and able to juggle multiple priorities
13. You work well to tight deadlines and enjoy finding solutions to problems
14. You’re motivated by achieving results and driving continuous improvement
What happens next?
Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at
What’s in it for you?
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
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