Hybrid Materials Planner - 6-Month Supply Chain Role

Morgan Jones Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Ltd. in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Materials Planner to join the supply chain team on a 6-month contract.

The role focuses on materials planning, inventory control, and production scheduling to ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will work closely with suppliers, customer order management, and production planning to optimize material supply and KPI reporting while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within materials planning, inventory management, production scheduling, or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience using planning, ERP, or MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of inventory management and supply chain planning principles.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review daily materials planning requirements to ensure supply aligns with demand.
• Release and manage purchase orders to maintain product availability.
• Monitor supplier performance and update planning systems with accurate information.
• Manage purchase order amendments and rescheduling activities.
• Provide planning updates to customer order management teams.
• Participate in planning and supply chain review meetings.
• Conduct supply and demand analysis and identify future risks or shortages.
• Monitor inventory levels and planning parameters to ensure optimal stock holdings.
• Investigate planning exceptions and implement corrective actions.
• Support inventory optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate planning records and KPI reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve supply chain performance.

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Morgan Jones Ltd. in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Materials Planner to join the supply chain team on a 6-month contract.

The role focuses on materials planning, inventory control, and production scheduling to ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will work closely with suppliers, customer order management, and production planning to optimize material supply and KPI reporting while maintaining optimal inventory levels.