Material Planner

Morgan Jones Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 17,479 - 24,895; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding and training

Opportunity to develop supply chain expertise

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is seeking an Expeditor to support a dynamic planning team in Tees Valley. This 6-month contract role, initially on-site, offers the opportunity for hybrid working after training.

Ideal candidates will have logistics or supply chain experience, strong organisational skills, and attention to detail. Responsibilities include managing shipments, tracking POs, and coordinating between suppliers and internal teams.

This is a perfect chance to join a well-established team with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in logistics, supply chain or similar.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Validate shipment plans with suppliers.
• Maintain a 5-day rolling shipment schedule.
• Manage inbound purchase orders and track deliveries.
• Support daily and weekly review meetings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Logistics experience

Supply chain experience

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Immediate start – 6‑month contract (hybrid after training). Support a busy planning team as an Expeditor, liaising with suppliers, tracking shipments and managing POs. Ideal for candidates with logistics or supply chain experience seeking a dynamic, detail-driven role.

Material Planning – First Fit Expeditor Peterborough Salary: £15.38 per hour 6-month contract

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our client’s fast‑paced supply chain operation on a 6‑month assignment, with the potential for extension. Based in Peterborough, this role offers an initial onsite training period (approx. 3 weeks), followed by a hybrid model (3 days onsite).

Why join our client?

• Well‑established, global organisation
• Structured onboarding and training
• Hybrid working after initial period
• Opportunity to develop supply chain expertise
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Role overview:

You will support the First Fit Planning team as an Expeditor, ensuring efficient coordination between suppliers and internal teams. This role is ideal for someone highly organised with strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset.

Key responsibilities:

• Validate shipment plans with suppliers
• Maintain a 5‑day rolling shipment schedule
• Manage inbound purchase orders and track deliveries
• Support daily and weekly review meetings
• Assist with supplier performance and lead time improvements
• Reconcile order boards for critical suppliers and parts
• Provide updates on inventory and backorder recovery
• Support excess inventory and demand balancing activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with quality and HSE standards

What we’re looking for:

• 1–4 years’ experience in logistics, supply chain or similar
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator with a customer‑focused approach
• Ability to manage complex and fast‑moving information

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.