Material Planner

Work Wales; Maesteg; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Wales in Maesteg is seeking an organised Material Planner to ensure materials and components are available when needed and to control stock.

Using EFACS MRP, you will plan requirements, monitor stock and lead times, manage supplier commitments and work with Production, Logistics, Quality and Finance.

Applicants should have experience in material planning or purchasing, strong Excel skills, and be numerate with a proactive, communicative approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning, purchasing or supply chain within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel skills.
• Numerate, well organised and a confident communicator with the ability to prioritise and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Use EFACS MRP to plan material requirements and maintain accurate purchase orders.
• Monitor stock levels, lead times and supplier schedules, taking action to prevent shortages.
• Manage supplier commitments, delivery issues and performance.
• Work with Production, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality and Finance to meet business needs.
• Analyse purchasing and inventory data, identify improvements and support cost reduction.

Skills

Material planning

ERP / MRP systems

Excel

Supplier relationships

Tools

EFACS MRP

Job description

Material Planner

Maesteg

£30 - £35k

We are looking for an organised, proactive Material Planner to ensure materials and components are available when needed, while controlling stock and supporting reliable supplier performance for one of my long standing client

The Role

• Use EFACS MRP to plan material requirements and maintain accurate purchase orders.
• Monitor stock levels, lead times and supplier schedules, taking action to prevent shortages.
• Manage supplier commitments, delivery issues and performance.
• Work with Production, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality and Finance to meet business needs.
• Analyse purchasing and inventory data, identify improvements and support cost reduction.

The Person

Experience in material planning, purchasing or supply chain within manufacturing, alongside knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and good Excel skills. You will be numerate, well organised and a confident communicator, able to prioritise, solve problems and build effective supplier relationships. Commercial awareness and an interest in continuous improvement are also important.

In Return

This role offers the opportunity to develop wider procurement skills, with progression opportunities