Material Planner

Carl Zeiss AG; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS is seeking an experienced Material Planner to support Electron Microscopy manufacturing in Cambourne, UK. You will review demand forecasts, monitor MRP outputs, and work with Purchasing, Production and Logistics to ensure material availability.

You will analyse planning data, contribute to inventory optimisation, and help manage product introductions, ECOs and lifecycle planning. Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with a structured approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in manufacturing planning and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Review demand forecasts and production requirements to ensure material availability
• Monitor MRP outputs and identify shortages or supply risks
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production and Logistics to resolve material issues
• Support inventory optimisation and working capital objectives
• Manage material requirements through product introductions, ECOs and lifecycle changes
• Analyse planning data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Contribute to a proactive planning environment in complex manufacturing environments

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SAP/ERP/MRP

Job description

Are you an experienced Material Planner, Production Planner or Supply Chain professional looking to join a global technology leader?,

• Reviewing demand forecasts and production requirements to ensure material availability
• Monitoring MRP outputs and identifying potential shortages or supply risks
• Working closely with Purchasing, Production and Logistics teams to resolve material issues
• Supporting inventory optimisation and working capital objectives
• Managing material requirements through product introductions, engineering changes and product transitions
• Analysing planning data and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Contributing to a proactive and collaborative planning environment, Aerospace, defence, industrial engineering, scientific instrumentation or other complex manufacturing environments
• Power BI, Excel or data analysis tools
• NPI, ECO or product lifecycle planning activities
• Inventory optimisation and supplier management experience
  We're keen to speak with candidates from manufacturing, engineering or technical production environments who have experience planning materials, components or production requirements., Experience using SAP or a similar ERP/MRP planning system
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing inventory, shortages and material availability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A structured approach and strong attention to detail
  ZEISS is at the forefront of scientific innovation, developing world-class technology and equipment used across research, industry and advanced manufacturing. Due to continued development within the Supply Chain function, we are looking to recruit two Material Planners to support our Electron Microscopy business in Cambourne.