Global Material Planning Manager - Lead Multi-Site Supply

Vickerstock; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Contribution

Private Medical

Life Assurance

Bonuses

33 days annual leave

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Job summary

Vickerstock is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead a global team of buyers and material planners across multiple manufacturing locations. You will oversee material availability, purchase order execution and align supplier commitments with demand to support production, aftermarket and new product introductions.

You will work with Procurement, Production Planning, Operations and Engineering to improve planning processes, drive performance and maintain continuity of supply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading material planning or operational buying teams across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Practical experience using ERP/MRP systems to translate demand into material requirements and supplier purchase orders.
• Experience managing purchase order execution, supplier delivery commitments and recovery plans for material shortages.
• Knowledge of production and aftermarket material requirements, including planning for new products and engineering changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a global team of buyers and material planners across sites.
• Oversee material planning for production, aftermarket and service parts, aligning supply with demand and priorities.
• Work with Procurement, Production Planning, Operations and Engineering to strengthen planning processes and performance.
• Own direct-material purchase order execution, ensuring orders are placed accurately and delivered on time.
• Manage supplier confirmations and order changes, including rescheduling and expediting.
• Lead the escalation and resolution of material shortages and supply disruptions.
• Coordinate material readiness for new product introductions and engineering changes.

Skills

Material planning leadership

ERP/MRP experience

Cross-site management

Supply chain knowledge

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Vickerstock is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead a global team of buyers and material planners across multiple manufacturing locations. You will oversee material availability, purchase order execution and align supplier commitments with demand to support production, aftermarket and new product introductions.

You will work with Procurement, Production Planning, Operations and Engineering to improve planning processes, drive performance and maintain continuity of supply.