Material Planner

Mane Contract Services; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking manufacturing company as a Material Planner for a 7-month contract. This role involves managing production schedules, maintaining inventory, and ensuring timely procurement of materials. You'll collaborate with teams to streamline processes and report on key performance metrics. If you have a background in material planning and are eager to contribute to a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning and inventory management.
• Ability to work well in teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage production orders based on forecasts.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels for materials and parts.
• Prepare and issue pick lists for timely material availability.

Skills

Material Planning

Inventory Management

Production Scheduling

Supply Chain Coordination

Communication Skills

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Navision

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised Material Planner to join a leading manufacturing company for a 7 month contract (maternity cover). In this role, you will manage production schedules, maintain inventory levels, and ensure timely procurement of materials and services. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in production planning and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Scheduling: Create and manage production orders based on sales forecasts and business needs.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory levels for materials and parts, ensuring everything is available for production.
• Pick List Generation: Prepare and issue lists for warehouse and production teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Transaction Monitoring: Ensure all production and material transactions are accurately recorded in the MRP system.
• Issue Reporting: Report any risks related to production or materials and work with teams to find solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Suggest and implement improvements to streamline processes.
• KPI Reporting: Track and report on key performance metrics.
• BOM Management: Keep Bill of Materials (BOM) data updated to support planning and forecasting.
• Procurement Coordination: Work with the procurement team to ensure accurate and timely ordering of materials.
• Engineering Change Management: Manage changes to BOMs and coordinate with relevant teams.
• Project Updates: Provide status updates on material availability and project timelines.

Qualifications:

• Experience in material planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination.
• Ability to work well in teams and communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, ideally Navision.