Material Planner

Outsource UK; Desford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsource UK is hiring a Material Planner for our Desford-based facility to support increased production and ensure timely delivery of materials to keep manufacturing moving. You will manage suppliers, build strong relationships, monitor performance and availability, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve supply chain challenges and align with production plans across the UK.

This site-based role offers exposure to a globally recognised manufacturer of world-class construction equipment,

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in supply chain, materials planning or logistics.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of core supply chain processes.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers.
• Build strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and material availability.
• Solve supply chain challenges to support production plans.
• Work cross-functionally with multiple internal teams.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Looking for your next opportunity in Supply Chain & Materials Planning?

We're recruiting a Material Planner to join the facility, supporting increased production volumes and ensuring materials are delivered on time to keep manufacturing moving.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing a portfolio of suppliers
• Building strong supplier relationships
• Monitoring supplier performance and material availability
• Solving supply chain challenges to support production plans
• Working cross-functionally with multiple internal teams

What we're looking for:

• 2-3 years' Supply Chain, Materials Planning or Logistics experience
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Good understanding of supply chain processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management

Predominantly site-based in Desford

Occasional opportunities to visit suppliers across the UK

A fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturer where you'll see the impact of your work directly on the production of world-class construction equipment.

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