Material Planner

Employment Solutions Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing firm in South Manchester is seeking a Material Planner to optimize material flow in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in Material Control or Supply Chain roles, strong SAP ERP skills, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering a competitive salary between £30k and £32k.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Material Control, Planning, Warehouse or Supply Chain.
• Must have experience using SAP ERP system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, control, and optimize the delivery and flow of materials.
• Ensure materials arrive at the correct assembly area.
• Lead investigation into instances of missing materials.
• Collaborate with production teams to anticipate material requirements.
• Oversee the receiving process for all incoming materials.

Skills

ERP skills using SAP

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Strong communication

Pro-active attitude

Job description

Over 100 years in business, and over 10 years in the orderbook our client are a well-established and fast-growing Manufacturer looking for your skills!

We're hiring a Material Planner to support between Warehouse and Supply Chain functions and ensure the flow of materials into a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal for a Material Control, Warehouse Management or Supply Chain professional with strong ERP skills using SAP, along with advanced Microsoft Excel experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, control, and optimize the delivery and flow of all materials to support Just-In-Time production requirements.
• Ensure materials arrive at the correct assembly area upon receipt of material to goods in.
• Lead the investigation into all instances of missing materials, identifying root causes (e.g., incorrect delivery, system errors, misplaced stock).
• Collaborate closely with production teams to anticipate material requirements and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with Warehouse to maintain picking schedule is forecasted accurately to prevent under/over picking.
• Oversee the receiving process for all incoming materials, ensuring accuracy against production orders and adherence to specified delivery requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Material Control, Planning, Warehouse or Supply Chain position.
• Experience using SAP ERP system is essential.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Strong communication skills, with a pro-active attitude and initiative.

Location: South Manchester

Contract - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Salary - circa £30k - £32k

Contact Details: For inquiries or to apply, please contact Jacob on (phone number removed) or (url removed)