Material Planner

Page Personnel; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Page Personnel in Peterborough, England seeks an interim Material Planner for a 6-month assignment to oversee daily material planning, PO creation, supplier coordination and cross-functional planning. The role requires manufacturing experience, strong Excel and data analysis skills, and the ability to commute to Peterborough.

The successful candidate will drive demand alignment, manage lead times, and support inventory optimization while ensuring health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Material Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Production Planner, Inventory Planner or similar.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering/automotive/industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control and supply chain processes.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for planning and inventory management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of forecasting, demand planning and supply planning methodologies would be advantageous.
• Understanding of PFEP (Plan for Every Part) principles is desirable.
• Can commute to Peterborough

Responsibilities

• Review daily material planning systems to ensure supply is aligned with customer demand.
• Create and release purchase orders for materials and finished goods.
• Monitor supplier order books and maintain accurate planning information.
• Expedite, defer, or reschedule purchase orders in line with changing business requirements.
• Work closely with Customer Order Management teams to provide accurate delivery and planning information.
• Participate in cross-functional end-to-end planning meetings.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and plant teams to ensure accurate lead-time management.
• Analyse supply and demand requirements over a rolling 12-month planning horizon.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast accuracy, identifying potential risks and shortages.
• Maintain and optimise planning parameters including reorder points, min/max inventory levels and safety stock settings.
• Support inventory optimisation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Produce reports and KPI analysis to support planning decisions and supply chain performance.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory control

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Forecasting/demand planning

PFEP knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

• Full time interim position for cover of 6 months

About Our Client

This position is with a company in manufacturing and are looking for an interim Material Planner based in Peterborough.

Job Description

• Review daily material planning systems to ensure supply is aligned with customer demand.
• Create and release purchase orders for materials and finished goods.
• Monitor supplier order books and maintain accurate planning information.
• Expedite, defer, or reschedule purchase orders in line with changing business requirements.
• Work closely with Customer Order Management teams to provide accurate delivery and planning information.
• Participate in cross-functional end-to-end planning meetings.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and plant teams to ensure accurate lead-time management.
• Analyse supply and demand requirements over a rolling 12-month planning horizon.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast accuracy, identifying potential risks and shortages.
• Maintain and optimise planning parameters including reorder points, min/max inventory levels and safety stock settings.
• Support inventory optimisation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Produce reports and KPI analysis to support planning decisions and supply chain performance.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

• Previous experience in a Material Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Production Planner, Inventory Planner or similar role.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, automotive, aerospace or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control and supply chain processes.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for planning and inventory management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of forecasting, demand planning and supply planning methodologies would be advantageous.
• Understanding of PFEP (Plan for Every Part) principles is desirable.
• Can commute to Peterborough

What's on Offer

• Day rate of £180 - £200
• Free parking

Material Planner • Peterborough, England