Material Planner

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Material Planner to oversee the procurement of essential materials for production. This role involves coordinating with suppliers and managing inventory to ensure smooth operations while applying material planning concepts and ERP systems. Candidates should have 2–5 years of relevant experience and strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in material planning, supply chain, or procurement.
• Strong understanding of material planning concepts.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers and monitor inventory levels.
• Align material supply with production demand.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Team-oriented

Tools

ERP systems

Planning tools or software

Advanced Excel

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.