Material Planner

Randstad Construction and Property; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property in Desford, UK, is seeking a proactive Material Planner to support supply chain across multiple facilities. The role focuses on material availability, backorder management, and on-time deliveries in a 12-month contract.

You will work onsite with core hours 08:00 to 15:00, with flexible shifts, using Excel, Power BI, and SQL to analyze data and report on inventory and risks. Travel up to 10% may be required; PPE provided where necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, FMCG, or related analytical field.
• Strong proficiency in Excel for data analysis and lookups.
• Analytical problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supply & Inventory Management: establish material priorities, manage backorders, expedite orders, and determine alternative supply routes.
• Customer & Stakeholder Support: act as contact for inquiries, build global relationships, resolve supply issues.
• Risk Mitigation & Continuous Improvement: identify production risks, conduct root cause analyses, implement improvements.
• Cost Efficiency: help minimize premium freight costs while maintaining high service levels.
• Data & Project Support: use software tools and spreadsheets to track and report on inventory and risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Apps

SQL

Job description

Material Planner

Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour Location: Desford Job Type: 12-Month Contract (Full-Time)

Working Hours: Full-time onsite. Core hours 08:00 to 15:00, with flexible shift options available (e.g., 07:00-15:00 or 08:00-16:00).

We are seeking an analytical and proactive Material Planner to join our supply chain team in Desford. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining material availability, supporting continuous supply chain flow, and delivering exceptional service across multiple manufacturing facilities.

This position offers broad operational visibility and cross-functional exposure, making it an ideal opportunity for a problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply & Inventory Management: Establish priorities for material needs, manage backorders, expedite/de-expedite orders, and determine alternative supply routes during constraints.
• Customer & Stakeholder Support: Serve as a key point of contact for customer inquiries, build strong global relationships, and resolve supply issues with pace and professionalism.
• Risk Mitigation & Continuous Improvement: Identify potential production risks, conduct root cause and corrective action analyses, and apply a continuous improvement mindset to optimize operations.
• Cost Efficiency: Help minimize premium freight costs and maintain efficient material flow while maintaining high service levels.
• Data & Project Support: Use internal software tools and spreadsheets to track, analyze, and report on inventory, supply risks, and operational performance.

Requirements & Skills

• Experience: Background in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, FMCG, or a related analytical field.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, lookups) and comfort navigating supply chain software systems. Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, or SQL is a plus.
• Core Competencies: Analytical problem-solving, root cause analysis, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Communication & Personal Attributes: Strong interpersonal skills, a proactive attitude, a sense of urgency, and the ability to articulate solutions clearly.
• Flexibility: Fully onsite position. Must be open to occasional local travel (up to 10%) if required. PPE will be provided where necessary.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.