Material Planner

True North Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Talent is seeking a Material Planner in Manchester to optimise supply chain functions and coordinate between planning and production teams. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and experience in food manufacturing or similar sectors. Join a forward-thinking company with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a previous Material Planner role or supply chain planning capacity is essential.
• Food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and maintain scheduling systems to maximise efficiency.
• Support procurement on forward planning and managing relationships with suppliers.
• Create and manage structured schedules that optimise capacity.

Skills

Strong Excel knowledge

Planning

Education

Qualifications within Supply Chain

Tools

ERP (M3)

Job description

Overview: Are you a passionate and meticulous planner? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is everything? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As the Material Planner, you will play a vital role in optimising supply chain functions and ensuring seamless coordination between our planning, production, and customer service teams.

The Experience Required:

• Qualifications within Supply Chain or a similar function are highly preferred.
• You must have experience either in a previous Material Planner role or working within a Supply Chain planning capacity.
• Food manufacturing or other manufacturing with a relevant short shelf life.
• Strong Excel knowledge.
• Advantageous if you have ERP (M3) knowledge.

The Role/Responsibilities:

• Drive and maintain scheduling systems to maximise efficiency.
• Support the procurement team on forward planning, managing call offs and developing relationships with suppliers.
• Create and manage structured schedules that optimise capacity.
• Monitor and control the delivery of all new materials in line with the product development plan.
• Ensure the material stock in holding is aligned with budgets.
• Ensuring everything is inputted to the MRP system.

Company Overview:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward thinking, proactive and innovative manufacturer who are going from strength to strength within the industry. You will have great opportunities for professional development working in a collaborative team environment.

We are seeking applications from talented Supply Chain Planners, Material Planners, and Supply Chain Coordinators who live within the Manchester area including Tameside, Fallowfield, Moston, Oldham, Radcliffe etc,

How to Apply

If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting reference HM/TNT/1583 or phone Hannah directly on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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