Vickerstock are working in partnership with a heavy manufacturing business on the appointment of a Junior Buyer/Material Planner on a full-time permanent basis. This is an excellent chance for a supply chain professional to gain experience in a manufacturing business who are recognised as one of the top names in their industry.
As the Junior Buyer/Material Planner, you will play a key part in the supply chain working closely with the dedicated production and procurement teams, ensuring that there is a continuous supply of critical parts and components to meet the demands of customers.
Benefits
* Pension - Employer 7% and employee min of 5% we can put in more- salary sacrifice scheme
* Group Income Protection - up to 50%
* Life Assurance - 6 times salary
* Total of 33 days annual leave
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
* Discretionary bonus scheme 5% based on business performance
Responsibilities
* Create, manage, and optimise material schedules to support production timelines and build plans
* Place purchase orders, track delivery performance, and identify risks before they become bottlenecks
* Maintain strong communication with suppliers to ensure accuracy on lead times, forecasts, and capacity
* Collaborate closely with production planners and engineering teams to align material requirements with build changes
* Drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements through effective supplier engagement
* Manage ERP/MRP data, ensuring accuracy in lead times, safety stock levels, and order parameters
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and scheduling functions
Qualifications
* 2 year's in a similar role within manufacturing
* Experience in material resource planning or buying
* Experience working with MRPs/ERPs
* Competency in MS Excel
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