Material Planner

Brose Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brose Group in Coventry is seeking a logistics planner to ensure on‑time component supply and smooth material flow. You will develop despatch plans, plan production orders, and own the production schedule, coordinating with customers to resolve conflicts and prevent delays.

The role requires 1–3 years in logistics, SAP MM/SD experience, and strong analytical and negotiation skills in a fast‑paced environment. Join a family‑owned company investing in growth.

Qualifications

• HNC level qualification and 3 A levels.
• 1–3 years of experience in logistics or similar roles.
• Familiarity with SAP MM and SD; PP beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities.
• Comfortable with fast-paced environments and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient and timely supply of components and the smooth flow of materials to meet customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain accurate despatch plans to meet delivery schedules.
• Plan production orders based on customer call-offs and resolve conflicts through negotiation.
• Take full ownership of the production plan and ensure plan adherence.
• Escalate supply issues promptly when targets are missed.
• Analyse demand forecasts and liaise directly with customers.
• Monitor and manage stock levels and variances.
• Input and update customer schedules within 24 hours of receipt.
• Navigate customer portals and systems to avoid disruption to dispatch or production.
• Maintain and update master data in SAP regularly.
• Resolve system errors (e.g., COGI) to ensure accurate data and material flow.
• Manage material changes linked to engineering modifications (GECOS).
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the logistics value stream.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

MS Office

Fast-paced environment

Education

HNC level qualification

3 A levels

Tools

SAP MM

SAP SD

SAP PP

Job description

As a successful family‑owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance‑driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient and timely supply of components and the smooth flow of materials—both inbound and outbound—to meet customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain accurate despatch plans to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Plan production orders based on customer call‑offs, assessing feasibility and resolving conflicts through direct negotiation.
• Take full ownership of the production plan and ensure plan adherence.
• Escalate supply issues promptly missed targets, stock drops, customer shortfalls, etc.
• Analyse demand forecasts and liaise directly with customers.
• Monitor and manage stock levels, accuracy, and resolve variances.
• Input and update customer schedules in the system within 24 hours of receipt.
• Navigate and manage customer portals and systems to avoid disruption to dispatch or production.
• Maintain and update master data in SAP regularly.
• Resolve system errors (e.g., COGI) to ensure accurate data and material flow.
• Manage material changes linked to engineering modifications (GECOS), minimizing obsolete stock.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the logistics value stream.

Qualifications

• HNC level qualification, 3 A level.
• 1–3 years of experience in logistics or similar roles.
• Familiarity with SAP (MM and SD required, PP beneficial).
• Strong analytical skills. Microsoft office mid‑level silks.
• Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities.
• Comfortable with fast‑paced environments and tight deadlines.

We offer you a modern working environment with our Brose working world. We are on a journey to make Brose Coventry a better place to work. Underpinned by our FIRST principles of Family, Innovation, Return, Speed & Team, which are fundamental qualities that we seek for all our employees and Leaders.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Position availability is determined by the ability of a prospective candidate having the right to work in the UK.