Material Planner

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Material Planner to oversee the procurement and management of materials essential for production. The role involves coordinating with suppliers and maintaining inventory levels to support the production flow, ensuring efficient supply chain operations. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of relevant experience and strong skills in ERP and Excel.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in material planning, supply chain, or procurement.
• Strong understanding of MRP, safety stock, and lead times.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production planning environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and align material supply with production demand.
• Maintain smooth operations within supply chain and production departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Team-oriented

Proactive mindset

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Planning tools

Job description

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The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement and availability of materials required for production. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, monitoring inventory levels and aligning material supply with production demand to avoid shortages or excess stock. The planner plays a critical role in maintaining smooth operations within the supply chain and production departments.

Scope of the Role

• Inventory management

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience in material planning, supply chain, or procurement.

• Strong understanding of material planning concepts such as MRP, safety stock, and lead times.

• Proficiency with ERP systems.

• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with planning tools or software.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing or production planning environment.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or just-in-time (JIT) principles.

Skills:

• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.

• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Team-oriented with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.