Logistics Planner / Material Planner
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Logistics Planner / Material Planner to manage the planning, coordination, and control of materials and logistics throughout the supply chain. The successful candidate will ensure that the right materials are in the right place at the right time, maintaining efficiency and minimizing cost while supporting production schedules and customer demand.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks
Material Planning
Create and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) based on production schedules, forecasts, and customer orders.
Review Bill of Materials (BOM) and inventory levels regularly.
Manage and monitor raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory to ensure optimal stock levels.
Liaise with logistics manager ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials.
Track supplier performance and resolve supply shortages or delivery issues.
Monitor lead times and adjust planning parameters as needed.
Coordinate engineering changes and product phase-ins/phase-outs with minimal disruption.
Logistics Planning
Schedule inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery of goods.
Collaborate with logistics providers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to manage transportation needs.
Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and documentation requirements domestic and international.
Optimise transportation costs to enhance efficiency.
Plan and coordinate deliveries in line with production and customer schedules.
Track and manage the status of shipments and resolve any delays.
Maintain up-to-date delivery calendars and communicate changes promptly.
Cross-functional Coordination
Work closely with production, warehouse, procurement, quality, and sales teams to ensure seamless operations.
Support daily and weekly production meetings with materials status updates.
Provide input on capacity planning and scheduling.
Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency.
System & Reporting
Generate and analyse reports for inventory, material usage, delivery performance, and logistics costs.
Investigate and report on root causes of planning or delivery issues.
Support the implementation of new planning tools or system upgrades.
Key Skills and Competencies
Strong understanding of supply chain, logistics, and inventory management principles.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum 25 years of experience in a logistics or material planning role (manufacturing or automotive sector preferred).
Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year