Material Planner

VIQU IT; Stone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systems integration company in Staffordshire seeks a Material Planner. This permanent role involves ensuring production runs smoothly by coordinating materials forecasting and stock management. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar supply chain roles and proficiency in MRP systems. Join a company driving digital transformation in regulated industries.

Benefits

Referral bonus up to GBP1,000

Qualifications

• Experience in a Material Planner, Production Planner or similar role.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and strong Excel skills.
• Organised and methodical with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control materials for multiple projects.
• Use MRP systems to forecast requirements.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and lead times.
• Support stores for material control and traceability.
• Prepare management reports on planning performance.

Skills

Experience in a Material Planner or similar supply chain role

Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems

Strong Excel skills

Organised and methodical

Excellent communication

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of electrical components

Job description

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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