Hybrid Material Planner - 9-Month Contract

New Appointments Group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Material Planner for a 9-month temporary position in Peterborough. This hybrid role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in materials planning, production scheduling, or inventory control. Responsibilities include reviewing supply and demand, releasing purchase orders, and maintaining strong communication with teams. The position requires skills in Excel and other tools, ensuring an effective materials planning process. Applicants should demonstrate significant experience and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in materials planning or production scheduling.
• Significant relevant work experience or specialised skills obtained through education.
• Ability to manage supply and demand plans effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review materials planning panels to align supply with demand.
• Release new purchase orders for timely product availability.
• Manage change requests for purchase orders to improve lead time.
• Communicate with plant account teams for accurate lead time information.

Skills

Materials planning

Production scheduling

Inventory control

Excel

Tools

Access

TOAD

OMS

Job description

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Material Planner for a 9-month temporary position in Peterborough. This hybrid role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in materials planning, production scheduling, or inventory control. Responsibilities include reviewing supply and demand, releasing purchase orders, and maintaining strong communication with teams. The position requires skills in Excel and other tools, ensuring an effective materials planning process. Applicants should demonstrate significant experience and problem-solving abilities.