Material Planner

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 32,400 - 39,600; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd in Ampthill is seeking a Material Planner on a 12-month contract to support production scheduling and material availability.

You will work with Manufacturing and Stores, release purchase requisitions, coordinate shipments, and use SAP and Excel to manage BOMs and inventory in a highly regulated environment. A high level of UK security clearance is required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control and supply chain processes.
• Experience with SAP material management and purchase requisition processes.
• Experience running Line of Balance (LOB) reports.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Reporting status to the Master Scheduler and flagging potential delays.
• Working closely with Manufacturing and Stores to adhere to the production schedule.
• Releasing purchase requisitions to enable procurement to place orders.
• Co-ordinating shipments and returns to off-site locations.
• Understand programme requirements, maintain action records, chase deliveries, and address shortages.
• Utilising MRP reports to ensure material is ordered and delivered to meet production.
• Prioritising kits to support build plans.

Skills

Cross-functional

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

SAP

Line of Balance

Excel

Job description

Material Planner

Ampthill

12-month contract

Paying up to £36,000 (DOE)

Please note - Due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Reporting status to the Master Scheduler and highlighting areas where assistance is required and flagging any potential delays to production.
• Working closely with Manufacturing and Stores functions to ensure the production schedule is adhered to.
• Releasing of purchase requisitions in accordance with SLA's to ensure Procurement are able to place purchase orders to lead time.
• Co-ordinating shipments and returns to and from off-site locations.
• Have a good understanding of programme requirements, maintain action records, chase and expedite outstanding deliveries, highlight shortages and hold the internal customer to account.
• Problem solver with a positive attitude and good organisational skills.
• Utilising MRP reports and following actions in the supply chain to ensure material is ordered and delivered to meet production requirements.
• Prioritising kits to support build plans.

Experience required

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and supply chain processes.
• Experience working with complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Good working knowledge of SAP, including material management and purchase requisition processes.
• Experience running Line of Balance (LOB) reports and managing shop floor kitting activities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; macro knowledge is advantageous.
• Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.