Material Planner

CNH; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CNH Industrial Basildon is seeking a Manufacturing Logistics professional to support material planning and supplier coordination from our Basildon manufacturing facility. You will liaise with supplier networks, manage daily component shortages, and ensure timely deliveries while controlling transport costs.

The role emphasizes strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, with a focus on teamwork and effective communication across the supply chain to sustain production flow.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Attention to details and ability to multitask.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP and logistics processes.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and manage our supply base ensuring good lines of communication are developed and maintained to provide continuity of supply.
• Handle daily component shortages for MBU activities ensuring prompt delivery of scheduled material requirements.
• Engage appropriate transport methods to meet delivery deadlines.
• Escalate issues through supplier and CNH hierarchy where necessary.
• Look continuously for opportunities to improve. Propose and implement solutions in order to guarantee deliveries on time, without extra transportation cost and reducing our inventory.
• Prepare analytical reports when required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning

Attention to details

Multitasking

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Communication

Self-motivation

MRP/ERP knowledge

Logistics knowledge

Punctuality

Overtime availability

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

As part of the Manufacturing Logistics team and reporting to the Material Planning Supervisor and Logistics Manager, this position will be based from our Basildon manufacturing facility with the scope to liaise with Tractor Plant’s supplier’s network.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise and manage our supply base ensuring good lines of communication are developed and maintained to provide continuity of supply
• Handle daily component shortages for MBU activities ensuring prompt delivery of scheduled material requirements.
• Engage appropriate transport methods to meet delivery deadlines
• Escalate issues through supplier and CNH hierarchy where necessary
• Look continuously for opportunities to improve. Propose and implement solutions in order to guarantee deliveries on time, without extra transportation cost and reducing our inventory.
• Prepare analytical reports when required

Key Requirements

• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Rigorous and conscientious
• Attention to details
• Multitasking capabilities
• Ability to work in a team
• Good level of computer literacy is essential.
• Logical approach to problem solving
• Must be a confident and competent communicator
• Self-motivated and have the ability to work under minimum supervision and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP, Ordering methods/Planning & Sequencing
• Knowledge of logistics feeding methods
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
• Availability to work overtime and weekends when required upon business needs