Overview
Job Title: Material Planning Analyst
Location: Wimborne, Dorset (office-based)
Salary Grade: £31,400 – £36,000 (depending on experience)
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave
* Annual bonus of up to 9%
* Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will match employee contributions up to 10%
* Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of employee contributions
* Optional flexible benefits, including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease and holiday purchase
About the site: Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is located on the outskirts of Wimborne within the Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District, ideally positioned along the south coast with transport links. The Wimborne facility produces genset packages and propulsion engines, delivering solutions for commercial, leisure, and military customers.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Material Planning Analyst to join our Supply Chain team in Wimborne. This role is critical in ensuring the on-time delivery of purchased components from a global supplier base, supporting both production and aftermarket demand. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to maintain material availability, respond to change, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.
Additional information: Minimal travel required (UK-based supplier reviews); 39 hours per week over 4.5 days.
What You Will Do
* Plan and coordinate the timely delivery of materials to support production and aftermarket requirements
* Collaborate with suppliers to align delivery schedules, resolve issues and improve overall supply performance
* Use planning and supplier collaboration tools to manage demand changes and ensure continuity of supply
* Analyse material availability issues, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
* Partner with procurement, engineering and material support teams to manage new product introductions and engineering changes
* Support supplier improvement initiatives using agreed performance metrics and data
* Communicate effectively across multiple functions to manage priorities and deliver results
What You Bring
Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP)
* Understanding of material planning principles and MRP-based systems
* Experience working with supplier planning and scheduling processes
* Exposure to production planning, procurement, or inbound logistics
* Ability to work with data and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI)
Analytical & Communication Skills
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve material availability issues
* Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly share information and insights
* Proven ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams
* Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing competing priorities and responding constructively to challenges in a busy operational role
Systems & Problem Solving
* Confident, intermediate-level use of Microsoft Office applications
* Experience using SAP planning functions
* Experience supporting change activities such as engineering changes or new product introductions
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
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