Material Planner

Carl Zeiss SMT; Cambridge; Híbrido; GBP 35.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working

Hybrid working arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

ZEISS is seeking an experienced Material Planner for Cambourne, Cambridge, operating in a hybrid model. You will manage material planning across products, review forecasts, and collaborate with Purchasing, Production and Logistics to ensure material availability while optimising inventory.

Ideal candidates have strong MRP knowledge, ERP experience (SAP), and excellent analytical and stakeholder-management skills to support complex, high-value products within a global technology leader.

Formación

• Experience in manufacturing or technical production environments.
• Strong understanding of MRP and material planning.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP/MRP system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing inventory, shortages and material availability.

Responsabilidades

• Manage material planning across products and planning areas.
• Review demand forecasts and production requirements for material availability.
• Monitor MRP outputs and flag shortages or risks.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production and Logistics to resolve material issues.
• Support inventory optimisation and working capital goals.
• Manage material requirements through product introductions and changes.
• Analyze planning data for improvements.
• Support a proactive, collaborative planning environment.

Conocimientos

Material planning

MRP understanding

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Material Planner

ZEISS | Cambourne, Cambridge (Hybrid Working)

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

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.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll play a key role in ensuring materials are available to support production, while balancing inventory levels and mitigating supply chain risks.

What you'll be doing

• Managing material planning activities across a range of products and planning areas
• 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

What we're looking for

We're keen to speak with candidates from manufacturing, engineering or technical production environments who have experience planning materials, components or production requirements.

You may currently be working as a:

• Material Planner
• Materials Planner
• Production Planner
• Supply Planner
• Manufacturing Planner
• Materials Controller

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment
• Strong understanding of MRP and material planning principles
• 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

Desirable Experience

• 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

Why Join ZEISS?

• Join a globally recognised technology and engineering brand
• Work within a highly collaborative Supply Chain team
• Play a key role supporting complex, high-value products
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Long-term career progression within a global organisation

Location

Cambourne, Cambridge (Hybrid Working)