Materials Planner - Part - time
Monday - Wedneday (1 day onsite)
Salary: £22,000 - £24,000
Alexander Steele Recruitment are supporting a successful manufacturing company in recruiting a Part‑Time Materials Planner.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys cross‑functional working, thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is motivated by problem‑solving, service excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Create and share weekly, fortnightly and monthly forecasts with suppliers
* Review supplier responses and raise any concerns with the Materials Lead
* Build positive relationships with suppliers and internal departments
* Support new product development by preparing future material forecasts and reducing potential waste
* Maintain and update materials master data in the system
* Produce weekly OTIF reports and explain performance trends
* Help manage schedule changes with cross‑functional teams
* Assist with supply chain improvement projects
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
* A background in materials planning or supply chain administration
* Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data
* Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others
* Strong IT skills, including ERP systems and advanced Excel
* Good attention to detail and strong organisational ability
* A proactive attitude and the ability to stay calm under pressure
* A willingness to learn and take initiative