Junior Material Planner (Construction)

GBR Recruitment Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Material Planner to ensure necessary materials are available on-site, manage materials inventory, and coordinate with suppliers for multiple construction projects in Lincoln. The role involves optimizing stock levels and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong organizational skills. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team in various construction projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in material requirements planning, or similar roles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers and manage inventories.

Responsibilities

• Monitor material demand forecasts and create accurate material plans.
• Maintain optimal stock levels to avoid shortages and overstocking.
• Liaise with suppliers to place orders and track shipments.

Job description

GBR Recruitment are working exclusively with a general building company, recruiting for a Junior Material Planner / Material Planner to ensure that the correct materials are available on site as needed, managing materials inventory, coordinating materials with suppliers & ensuring the supply chain meets construction schedules. This role is vital for keeping building projects on time & within budget.

This is a great opportunity to join a small office team working on various construction projects such as renovations, refurbishments, kitchen & bathroom fit outs, extensions, HMO’s developments, general construction works & more, so no day is the same.

Projects range from £20K - £500K.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP) : Monitoring material demand forecasts, customer orders, create accurate material plans & generate purchase orders.
• Inventory Management : Maintaining optimal stock levels to avoid both shortages (stockouts) & to avoid overstocking materials, plus other auxiliary items
• Supplier Coordination : Liaising with suppliers to place orders (building merchants, hardware stores etc.) track shipments, resolve discrepancies or delays

Logistics: Coordinating the supply & delivery of materials, ensuring they arrive at the point of use on time.