Graduate Materials Planner

ZipRecruiter; Redditch; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

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Job Description

Graduate Materials Planner.
Redditch.
Up to £26,000 per annum.

About the Role:
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Materials Planner to join our client’s dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that material supply meets production schedules while maintaining minimal stock levels to guarantee operational continuity. You will work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless material flows and contribute to the overall success of production. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to develop their skills in material planning, supply chain management, and operations.

Benefits:

• Early finish on a Friday.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Attendance bonus.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Why Join?

• Gain invaluable experience in the field of materials planning and supply chain management.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values continuous improvement.

You’ll Be Working On:

• Scheduling the supply of materials and components to meet production schedules, maintaining safety stock levels.
• Assessing volume requirements and matching them against planning assumptions.
• Managing day-to-day order handling and supplier delivery scheduling.
• Identifying and managing risks to minimise production schedule disruption.
• Addressing any material shortages and taking corrective actions, escalating when necessary.
• Ensuring adherence to processes, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and identifying opportunities for optimisation.
• Handling other ad-hoc administrative tasks supporting the department.

Skills & Attributes:

• Commercial awareness and a full understanding of how failure impacts costs, production time, and customer order fulfilment.
• Highly organised and results-oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field is preferred, but not essential.
• A keen interest in material planning and supply chain management.
• Basic understanding of relevant software such as Sage or WMS is a plus but not essential.

If you are a recent graduate eager to kick-start your career in supply chain management, reach out to Justin Norley at Stirling Warrington to learn more.