Material Planner

Tony Beal Ltd; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Cumbernauld is seeking a dedicated Material Planner to enhance production and supply chain planning. You will manage material flow, maintain inventory levels, and liaise with teams to ensure supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate has experience in materials coordination, advanced Excel skills, and knowledge of ERP systems. This role is pivotal in optimizing material availability and reducing waste.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a planning or materials coordination role within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience analysing data to support decision making.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor material flow to ensure production continuity.
• Maintain inventory levels within agreed targets to reduce waste and excess stock.
• Liaise effectively with procurement and production teams to ensure supply continuity.

Skills

Planning and materials coordination

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Collaboration and teamwork

ERP systems knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Position Summary

As part of our continued operational development, the Beal Group is seeking to appoint a dedicated Material Planner to strengthen our production and supply chain planning capabilities across our business units. This position plays a key role in ensuring operational continuity, inventory control, and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor material flow to ensure production continuity.
• Maintain inventory levels within agreed targets to reduce waste and excess stock.
• Liaise effectively with procurement and production teams to ensure supply continuity.
• Analyse historical usage data and forecasts to determine future material requirements.
• Raise purchase requisitions, track orders, and follow up with suppliers on delivery timelines.
• Support the implementation of ERP planning tools and continuous process improvements.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a planning or materials coordination role within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience analysing data to support decision making.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills with cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and planning software.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Material availability rate vs. production schedule.
• Inventory turnover ratio and value of obsolete stock.
• On-time delivery performance from suppliers.
• Accuracy of material requirement forecasts.
• Reduction in urgent purchase orders or stock-outs