Material Planner

Alloyed; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloyed in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Material Planner to secure timely material availability and optimise inventory for NPI and serial production. You will collaborate with Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Quality to align planning with business goals and delivery targets.

The role requires strong analytical skills and proactive supplier management, with data integrity across ERP/MRP systems and a focus on cost targets.

Qualifications

• Extensive material planning and production scheduling experience.
• Manufacturing/industrial environment exposure required.
• Strong MRP and ERP knowledge (SAP, Oracle).
• Analytical thinker with prioritization skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material plans aligned with production schedules and forecasts.
• Translate MRP outputs into actionable supply plans and purchase requests.
• Ensure material availability to support uninterrupted production.
• Monitor shortages, excess, obsolescence risks and mitigate them.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to manage lead times and delivery performance.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy and report KPIs on material availability.
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes and tools.

Skills

Material planning

Supply chain

Production planning

MRP concepts

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Company Overview

Alloyed is a young venture-funded company built with world-class metallurgists, mechanical engineers, technicians, and software developers. Operating from our HQ in the UK but also globally, we are building the future of advanced metal components. Our innovative approach integrates proprietary software that combines advanced machine learning and physical modelling with extensive experimental facilities, enabling us to 3D print metal components more efficiently and effectively than anyone else.

Our facilities in Yarnton and Abingdon, near Oxford, are dedicated to establishing the world’s fastest, smartest, and best-equipped environment for the rapid development of additively manufactured parts and the creation of novel metal alloys for enhanced performance.

We serve a variety of sectors including electronics, aerospace, and industrial by leveraging our cutting-edge technology to build businesses across diverse markets, each with unique requirements, timelines, customers, and cultures.

Role Overview

The Material Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of production by securing the timely availability of materials while optimising inventory levels.

This role supports both NPI and serial production environments, balancing demand, supply constraints, and operational priorities. The Material Planner collaborates cross-functionally with Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure material flow supports business objectives, cost targets, and delivery performance.

The role requires strong analytical capability, ownership of material planning processes, and a proactive approach to resolving shortages, improving supplier performance, and maintaining data integrity within ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

Planning & Material Control

• Develop and maintain material plans aligned with production schedules and demand forecasts
• Translate MRP outputs into actionable supply plans and purchase requirements
• Ensure material availability to support uninterrupted production
• Monitor and manage material shortages, excess, and obsolescence risks
• Balance demand variability, lead times, and capacity constraints

Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels in line with stock policies and working capital targets
• Analyse inventory health and drive corrective actions
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counting and root cause analysis
• Identify and mitigate risks related to excess and obsolete materials

Supplier & Procurement Coordination

• Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers to manage lead times and delivery performance
• Expedite critical materials to mitigate production risks
• Support supplier performance improvement initiatives
• Communicate material risks proactively to stakeholders

Data, Systems & Reporting

• Maintain accurate planning parameters within ERP/MRP systems
• Analyse demand and supply data to support decision-making
• Track and report KPIs related to material availability and inventory performance
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes and tools

Essential skills

• Considerable experience in material planning, supply chain, or production planning
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of MRP principles and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desired skills

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field
• APICS / CPIM certification
• Experience supporting NPI and serial production environments
• Experience with inventory optimisation and planning tools