Material Planner

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Material Planner to oversee the procurement and availability of materials for production. The role requires coordinating with suppliers and managing inventory levels effectively to ensure smooth operations within the supply chain. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in material planning or procurement, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in material planning, procurement, or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of MRP, safety stock, and lead times.
• Experience in manufacturing or production planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and align material supply with production demand.
• Coordinate with suppliers to avoid shortages or excess stock.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Team-oriented

Proactive mindset

Tools

ERP systems

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.