Material Planner

Interlex Systems; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK seeks a Material Planner to coordinate material movements and ensure inventory levels are maintained. The role includes using SAP for procurement, negotiating with suppliers, and monitoring raw materials and finished goods. This position offers a collaborative environment and various employee benefits, including medical cover and overtime pay.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

Private Medical Cover

Group Pension Scheme

Overtime Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Early finishes every Friday

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP MRP for material procurement.
• Ability to manage inventory levels effectively.
• Strong negotiation skills with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning activities for materials and goods.
• Monitor inventory and stock levels.
• Ensure materials meet quality standards.

Skills

SAP MRP

Negotiation

Inventory Management

Planning

Job description

Ignite Your Logistics Career with SNOP Where Innovation Meets Opportunity. Are you ready to take the next bold step in your career? At SNOP, we're not just another name in the automotive industry—we're a force for innovation, growth, and transformation. We do things differently, and we do them with purpose. Our success is built by passionate people who challenge the status quo, and now, we're looking for you to join us.

Overview

We are on the hunt for a Material Planner to join our dynamic Logistics team. This is your opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise will directly influence our success.

Benefits

• Life Assurance & Income Protection Insurance
• Critical Illness & Private Medical Cover
• Dental & Optical Insurance
• Group Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Overtime Pay
• Buy & Sell Holiday Options

And yes, you'll enjoy early finishes every Friday!

Working Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:55am – 4:30pm

Friday: 7:55am – 2:15pm (start your weekend early!)

Main Assignment

You will be responsible for coordinating all planning activities relating to inbound and outbound materials and finished goods across the site. This includes creating records of material movements, negotiating with vendors, carrying out safety checks, and ensuring operations follow company and industry regulations.

As a Material Planner you are accountable for

• Using SAP MRP to procure the required material quantities on time.
• Ensuring effective levels of raw materials and finished product.
• Utilising order forecasts to create efficient materials schedules.
• Ensuring purchase orders are placed with suppliers for raw materials and packaging to achieve On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) availability of materials and packaging.
• Monitoring all work in progress and stock levels for raw materials and finished product.
• Ensuring Materials Schedule meets demand.
• The monitoring and management of supplier delivery performance.
• Ensuring deliveries meet the agreed standard including the correct packaging.
• Monitoring inventory against the agreed levels.
• Monitoring the bill of materials (BOM) including raw materials, assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components and the quantities of each needed to manufacture products.
• Recommending viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality.
• Escalating issues following the escalation procedure for example, incorrect deliveries, errors with delivery paperwork.
• Adhering to quality standards and requirements, including all QMS related items.
• Completion of housekeeping and maintaining cleanliness within own and related areas.
• Working to the companys code of conduct, policies and procedures.

Ready to Power the Future of Automotive Manufacturing? If you're looking for your next challenge where your skills will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your growth supported, then we want to hear from you. Join SNOP and shape the future with us.

Apply now and lets build something amazing together!