Material Planner

VIQU Ltd; Stone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systems integration company is seeking a Material Planner based in Staffordshire. This permanent role involves critical responsibilities in production support, including materials forecasting and stock management within regulated industries. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in supply chain roles, expertise in MRP/ERP systems, and excellent organizational skills. This position offers the opportunity to play a significant role in a company at the forefront of digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Material Planner, Production Planner or similar supply chain role.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and strong Excel skills.
• Organised and methodical, with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of electrical components or an electrical background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with production and project teams to plan and control materials for multiple projects.
• Use MRP systems to forecast component requirements and balance supply with demand.
• Maintain accurate stock levels, lead times and order quantities to support production schedules.
• Support stores and production teams to ensure material control and traceability.
• Prepare management reports to give visibility on material planning performance.

Skills

MRP systems

ERP systems

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Material Planner - Staffordshire
Competitive salary - Permanent - On-Site

We're hiring a Material Planner to join a leading systems integration company delivering high-impact projects across energy, renewables, water and manufacturing. This is a permanent role based in Staffordshire, ideal for someone who thrives on keeping production running smoothly by ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time.

As a Material Planner, you'll play a critical part in supporting the production team with materials forecasting, stock management and supply chain coordination. If you enjoy working in fast-paced, highly regulated industries and want to be part of a company driving digital transformation, this could be the perfect next step.

Key Responsibilities

Work with production and project teams to plan and control materials for multiple projects

Use MRP systems to forecast component requirements and balance supply with demand

Maintain accurate stock levels, lead times and order quantities to support production schedules

Support stores and production teams to ensure material control and traceability

Prepare management reports to give visibility on material planning performance

Key Requirements

Experience in a Material Planner, Production Planner or similar supply chain role

Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and strong Excel skills

Organised and methodical, with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of electrical components or an electrical background is desirable

Material Planner - Staffordshire
Competitive salary - Permanent - On-Site

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