Material Planner

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Material Planner to oversee the procurement and management of materials essential for production. This role will involve working closely with suppliers and ensuring that the supply chain runs smoothly. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in material planning and familiarity with ERP systems, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement and availability of materials.
• Coordinating with suppliers and monitoring inventory levels.
• Aligning material supply with production demand.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Time-management skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Planning tools or software

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.