Material Planner

MSMagazin; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Training opportunities

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Social events

Life assurance

Exclusive company discounts

Job summary

Prodrive in Banbury is seeking a Material Planner to ensure timely material flow through precise IFS transactions. The ideal candidate will have previous planning or administrative experience, hold GCSEs in English and Maths, and be highly proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities include processing shop orders, managing shortages, and coordinating with internal teams. The position offers an attractive salary, 25 days holiday, training opportunities, and enhanced family-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• Previous planning or administrative experience in manufacturing.
• Highly proficient in Excel and overall computer literacy.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Process shop-orders using IFS, Excel, and helpdesk software.
• Produce shortage reports and liaise with stakeholders.
• Plan build orders and manage supply component timely.

Skills

Planning experience

Proficiency in Excel

Logical and analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

IFS Software

Excel

Job description

At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and run elite competition cars on the track and off-road across the globe.

We are looking for a Material Planner to ensure the accurate and timely flow of materials across the business through precise processing of IFS transactions, logical problem-solving, and data-driven decision making. This includes proactively identifying and chasing shortages, while coordinating closely with Car Build, Aftersales, and Purchasing teams to maintain material availability in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process shop-orders, ensuring orders are managed through the booking in and out process using IFS, Excel and company helpdesk software.
• Ensure shop-order content is accurate for all jobs.
• Produce shortage reports and liaise with all other stakeholders within the business regarding the supply of parts or the delivery of any orders processed internally.
• Work with internal suppliers and purchasing team to ensure the timely supply of components.
• Plan build orders and liaise with Purchasing to ensure accurate and timely delivery information is communicated back to the sales team.
• Assist in expediting parts to the build areas, liaising with the purchasing department, inspection and stores as required.
• Ensure all errors and discrepancies are investigated thoroughly and the relevant individuals are informed i.e. Supervisor and buyer.
• Carry out any other administrative duties as requested by the department management team.
• Be fully conversant with the Company computer system in all areas relating to the workshops.
• Assist project management with any project requirements and material supply.
• Work across a range of Motorsport projects.

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will have previous planning or administrative experience within a manufacturing environment and hold GCSEs in English and Maths. You will be highly proficient in Excel, with a strong level of overall computer literacy and confidence working with systems and data. A logical and analytical mindset is essential, with the ability to solve problems quickly and accurately, often anticipating potential issues before they arise. You will be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and data accuracy, and comfortable managing large volumes of administrative and transactional work. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are key, along with the ability to prioritise effectively and operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. You will be proactive, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of your workload to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Enhanced family friendly policies (including enhanced maternity and paternity pay)
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.