Material Planner

Entech Technical Solutions; Desford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Material Planner to work closely with suppliers in an automotive manufacturing environment. The role involves using MRP systems, supporting production scheduling, and managing capacity activities. The ideal candidate should possess advanced Excel skills and a general knowledge of production processes. This is a contract role with a fully onsite work pattern, Monday to Friday, offering flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas.
• General knowledge of production scheduling and capacity management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with key suppliers within the automotive manufacturing environment.
• Use and troubleshoot MRP systems.
• Support production scheduling and capacity management activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas

General knowledge of production scheduling and capacity management

Job description

Entech Technical Solutions provided pay range

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Base pay range

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Estimated Start Date: January 2026

Contract Duration: 12 months

Extension: Likely – rolling contract

Notice Period: 1 month

Job Description

As a Material Planner, you will collaborate closely with key suppliers within an automotive manufacturing environment. You will join a team consisting of 2 contractors and 4 permanent employees. The role involves using and troubleshooting MRP systems, as well as supporting production scheduling and capacity management activities.

Requirements

• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas
• General knowledge of production scheduling and capacity management

Work Pattern

• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, fully onsite
• Monday to Thursday: 8am – 4:30pm
• Friday: 8am – 1:30pm
• Some flexibility around start and finish times

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract