Material Control Planner - Lincoln

The Middleby Corporation; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company with 50 years of excellence is seeking a full-time Materials Control Planner. The successful candidate will manage the supply of materials, ensure timely deliveries, and work closely with suppliers in a dynamic environment. Ideal for those who thrive under pressure with strong communication and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills for effective internal and external relationships.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• High accuracy and attention to detail with good English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Expedite shipment of components to meet production needs.
• Manage order books and ensure on-time deliveries.
• Analyze component demand and communicate potential shortages.

Skills

Communication

Proactive Work Style

Attention to Detail

Numeracy Skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Materials Control Planner

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding new role? We will provide full training to the right candidate with the skills and confidence to succeed in Materials Control Planning.

Lincat is a thriving manufacturing business and one of the world's leading names in commercial catering equipment, with over 50 years of experience in delivering innovation and quality. We produce 50,000 products annually, exporting to over 80 countries. We pride ourselves on great products, great people, and great customers.

We are recruiting a full-time, permanent Materials Control Planner. The successful candidate will excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring the timely and adequate supply of materials for production. You will join a small, experienced team, working to a forecast alongside a production plan, placing and scheduling orders, coordinating deliveries, and reacting to production changes. Managing stock levels according to global guidelines is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expedite shipment of components to meet production needs by maintaining good relationships with suppliers.
• Manage order books to ensure on-time deliveries by maintaining regular contact with worldwide suppliers via telephone and email.
• Analyze component demand and take appropriate actions to fulfill production and spare parts orders.
• Anticipate and communicate potential component shortages to relevant colleagues.
• Review and place purchase orders using our Material Requirement Planning system (MRP).
• Place and administer work order requirements.
• Handle daily component queries, stock adjustments, and general administrative duties.
• Participate in weekly shortage meetings and report risks to the production team.
• Support team members with materials control objectives as needed.

Skills Required:

• Excellent communication skills for effective relationships with internal and external contacts via telephone, email, and face-to-face interactions.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and able to work independently, prioritizing workload effectively.
• High accuracy and attention to detail, with good spoken and written English and numeracy skills.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other relevant software.
• Experience in general administration.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, with a standard weekly schedule.