Hybrid Material Planner | Global Tech, Impact & Growth

ZEISS Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Learning & development

Career progression

Job summary

ZEISS Group is seeking experienced Material Planners to join our Cambourne, Cambridge team. This role focuses on ensuring material availability for production, balancing inventory levels and mitigating supply chain risks in a collaborative environment.

You will work across production planning, demand forecasting and supplier coordination, using SAP and MRPs to optimise materials and minimize delays. The position offers hybrid working in Cambourne with ongoing development opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or production environments.
• Strong understanding of MRP and material planning principles.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A structured approach and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage material planning activities across a range of products and planning areas.
• Review demand forecasts and production requirements to ensure material availability.
• Monitor MRP outputs and identify potential shortages or supply risks.
• Work with Purchasing, Production and Logistics to resolve material issues.
• Support inventory optimisation and working capital objectives.
• Contribute to proactive planning and continuous improvement.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Material planning

SAP

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Power BI

Job description

ZEISS Group is seeking experienced Material Planners to join our Cambourne, Cambridge team. This role focuses on ensuring material availability for production, balancing inventory levels and mitigating supply chain risks in a collaborative environment.

You will work across production planning, demand forecasting and supplier coordination, using SAP and MRPs to optimise materials and minimize delays. The position offers hybrid working in Cambourne with ongoing development opportunities within a