Material Planner

Omega Resource Group; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Health cash plan

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking a Material Planner in Stourbridge to ensure continuous availability of raw materials for production. The role involves expediting deliveries, monitoring ERP/MRP requirements, and maintaining accurate inventory records within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive manufacturing or similar, strong ERP/MRP skills, excellent data analysis and Excel proficiency, and excellent supplier relationship-building

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience with materials expediting and supply chain coordination.
• Strong ERP/MRP proficiency and ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
• Understanding of inventory management and lead times.
• Effective communication and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Expedite supplier deliveries to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Monitor MRP-generated requirements and supplier schedules.
• Identify and mitigate material shortages and supply chain risks.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to improve delivery performance.
• Maintain accurate ERP data, purchase orders, and inventory records.
• Analyse supplier performance, inventory trends, and material availability.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Logistics, and Production teams to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Data analysis

Inventory management

Supplier scheduling

Communication skills

Job description

Material Planner

Stourbridge

Permanent

£32,000 - £40,000

Material Planner required by leading manufacturing company based near Stourbridge. The successful Material Planner will be responsible for ensuring the continuous availability of raw materials to support production. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will proactively manage material supply, expedite deliveries, monitor inventory levels, and resolve potential shortages before they impact manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities – Material Planner

• Expedite supplier deliveries to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Monitor MRP-generated requirements and supplier schedules.
• Identify and mitigate material shortages and supply chain risks.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to improve delivery performance.
• Maintain accurate ERP data, purchase orders, and inventory records.
• Analyse supplier performance, inventory trends, and material availability.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Logistics, and Production teams to drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following – Material Planner

• A background in a similar role, gained in an automotive manufacturing or equivalent fast paced manufacturing environment
• Proven background in materials expediting, supply chain coordination, or materials planning.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and able to pick up new systems with ease.
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, lead times, and supplier scheduling.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems in a fast-moving environment.

What we are able to offer Material Planner

• Enhanced pension
• Health cash plan

If you are already a Material Planner, Supply Chain Coordinator, Expeditor, Purchasing Coordinator you may also be suitable for this role.