Material Planner

Artis Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Material Planner for a dynamic automotive manufacturer in Bristol. This role ensures the timely delivery of materials to production lines while reducing costs and managing supplier relationships. Successful candidates will have experience in material management and excellent communication skills. Join a high-performing planning team to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in material/stock management within manufacturing.
• Experience managing suppliers and understanding associated risks.
• Pro-active planning abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage material flow using MRP system for production plans.
• Manage suppliers effectively through KPIs.
• Implement stock control measures following lean principles.
• Coordinate daily with Production teams.
• Monitor and update plans to mitigate supply risks.

Skills

Managing material/stock

Supplier management

Planning

Excellent communication skills

Developing relationships

Job description

Artis recruitment has been engaged by a leading Leisure automotive manufacturer based in the Bristol area to support their search for a new Material Planner.

The Material Planner role focuses on ensuring the on-time, in-full delivery of parts to production lines, reducing obsolescence through effective order and stock control, and driving cost savings by managing key projects that benefit the business.

About the role

• Manage material flow through MRP system to ensure material and components are readily available to meet production plans
• Effective management of suppliers through a set of agreed KPI's, develop relationships and work with suppliers to reach successful outcomes, minimising working capital where possible
• Effective stock control measure in line with lean principles
• Co-ordinate with Production teams on a daily basis to ensure requirements can be met
• Monitor, review and update plans on a regular basis, mitigating risk to supply, ensure changes are communicated clearly

Your experience

• Proven track record of managing material/ stock within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrable track record of managing suppliers, understanding of the risks and opportunities associated
• Pro-active approach to planning, seek out potential problems and escape appropriately
• Ability to work autonomously in fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to develop and influence external and internal relationships

If you want to be part of a fantastic high performing planning team, please do not hesitate to apply