Material Planner

V3 Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Material Planner located in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will create and maintain material requirement plans based on production schedules, and manage inventory levels. Key skills include a strong understanding of supply chain principles, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and effective communication abilities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to ensure optimal stock levels and resolve supply issues.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of supply chain, logistics, and inventory management principles.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain material requirement plans (MRP).
• Review Bill of Materials (BOM) and inventory levels regularly.
• Manage and monitor inventory to ensure optimal stock levels.

Skills

Supply chain understanding

ERP/MRP systems experience

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client is looking for a Material Planner to work at a location in Portsmouth

Key Responsibilities for the position include:
• Create and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) based on production schedules, forecasts, and customer orders. • Review Bill of Materials (BOM) and inventory levels regularly. • Manage and monitor raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory to ensure optimal stock levels. • Liaise with logistics manager ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials. • Track supplier performance and resolve supply shortages or delivery issues. • Monitor lead times and adjust planning parameters as needed. • Coordinate engineering changes and product phase-ins/phase-outs with minimal disruption.

Key Skills & Experience required for the position include:
• Strong understanding of supply chain, logistics, and inventory management principles. • Experience with ERP/MRP systems. • Excellent organisational and time management skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. • Attention to detail and accuracy.