Material Planner

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Material Planner to oversee the procurement and availability of materials necessary for production. The role requires coordination with suppliers and efficient inventory management. The ideal candidate will bring 2-5 years of experience in supply chain processes and a strong command of ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in material planning, supply chain, or procurement.
• Strong understanding of MRP, safety stock, lead times.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and JIT principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely procurement and availability of materials.
• Coordinating with suppliers and monitoring inventory levels.
• Aligning material supply with production demand to avoid shortages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation skills

Time-management

Team-oriented

Solution-focused mindset

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Planning tools

Job description

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The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement and availability of materials required for production. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, monitoring inventory levels and aligning material supply with production demand to avoid shortages or excess stock. The planner plays a critical role in maintaining smooth operations within the supply chain and production departments.

Scope of the Role

• Inventory management

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience in material planning, supply chain, or procurement.

• Strong understanding of material planning concepts such as MRP, safety stock, and lead times.

• Proficiency with ERP systems.

• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with planning tools or software.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing or production planning environment.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or just-in-time (JIT) principles.

Skills:

• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.

• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Team-oriented with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.