Material Planner

Staffline; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffline in Cheltenham is seeking a Material Planner on a contract basis to support production with timely material availability and delivery management. The role focuses on coordinating with Supply Chain, Production and Programme teams to maintain smooth operations for a six-month period.

You will plan material requirements, monitor shortages, liaise with suppliers, and implement improvements to inventory and planning processes while working closely with internal teams to meet customer

Qualifications

• Prior material planning or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in production environments advantageous.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage material requirements aligned with production schedules.
• Identify shortages and coordinate mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure material availability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes.

Skills

Material planning

Supply chain coordination

Inventory management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Material Planner

Cheltenham

Contract

Up to £19.50 p/h

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Material Planner to join a leading engineering business in Cheltenham on a contract basis. Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, the successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring materials are available to support production schedules and fulfil customer delivery requirements. Working closely with Supply Chain, Production, and Programme teams, you will help drive the efficient flow of materials across the business, ensuring operations run smoothly and effectively. This contract is expected to run for an initial 6-month period.

Main Duties: Material Planner

• Plan and manage material requirements in line with production schedules and business objectives.
• Identify, monitor, and resolve material shortages to minimise disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure material availability and timely deliveries.
• Investigate supply chain and inventory challenges, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Support bulk material planning activities and the management of end-of-life inventory.
• Monitor stock levels and recommend appropriate inventory and safety stock strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance material planning processes and efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Material Planner

• Previous experience within a material planning, supply chain, inventory, or similar planning role, or transferable experience in a related field.
• A background in manufacturing, engineering, or another fast-paced production environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.
• A collaborative mindset and a continuous improvement focus.

If you are currently working as an Inventory Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Demand Planner, Planning Controller, or Material Controller, you may also be well suited to this opportunity.