Material Planner

GE Aerospace; Bishop's Cleeve; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FlexChoice benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Material Planner in the United Kingdom to keep materials moving accurately and efficiently to support manufacturing cells, engineering teams, and external customers.

The role focuses on material flow, storage, inventory accuracy, and kitting to meet high operational standards. It involves planning for ramp-ups, coordinating with stores, warehouse, and production, and working a two-shift pattern (6am–1:30pm then 1:15pm–9:15pm).

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or material coordination environment.
• Good working knowledge of using business systems to track materials and update records.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review daily material requirements against production needs.
• Monitor shortages and issues affecting production or delivery.
• Track status of materials, components, and supplier deliveries.
• Support material movement between stores, warehouse, and production.
• Update planning and inventory information in business systems.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory management

ERP & MRP familiarity

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP system

MRP systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Material Planner, you will play a key role in keeping materials moving accurately and efficiently to support manufacturing cells, engineering teams, and external customers.

Job Description Summary

As a Material Planner, you will play a key role in keeping materials moving accurately and efficiently to support manufacturing cells, engineering teams, and external customers.

You will help ensure the right materials are available at the right time, with a strong focus on material flow, storage, inventory accuracy, quality, and kitting to meet high operational standards.

This role is especially important in preparing for program ramp-ups and integration activities, where readiness and organisation are critical.

Working as part of the Materials Organisation, you will support execution of the production plan by helping manage work order launches and maintaining effective material presentation and control throughout the process.

Please note - This role works a two shift swing pattern - Earlies 6am - 1.30pm one week followed by lates - 1.15pm - 9.15pm the next week.

Job Description

Role Summary / Purpose

• Review daily material requirements against production needs
• Monitor part shortages and escape issues that may affect production or delivery
• Track the status of materials, components, and supplier deliveries
• Support material movement and coordination between stores, warehouse, production, and other functions
• Update planning, inventory, and material status information in business systems
• Help ensure parts are available to support work orders and production schedules
• Work with internal teams to resolve routine material issues
• Support inventory accuracy through timely system updates and transaction discipline
• Assist with expediting urgent parts or components when required
• Identify and report risks relating to missing, late, or incorrect materials
• Participate in daily operating rhythms and team discussions on shortages, priorities, and recovery actions
• Follow standard work, safety requirements, and site procedures at all times

Required Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, stores, or material coordination environment
• Experience working with parts, inventory, material transactions, or production support processes
• Good working knowledge of using business systems or digital tools to track materials and update records
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with wider team.
• Working knowledge of both ERP & MRP systems.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• High level of attention to detail and effective problem-solving approach.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No