Material Planner

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

Job summary

VIQU Limited is seeking a Material Planner to support the production team in Staffordshire. This permanent role focuses on ensuring materials are managed effectively to maintain seamless operations across various projects, ideal for organized individuals with experience in supply chain roles and a desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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