Material Planner

T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fastenings industry is seeking a driven Material Planner to join their Supply Chain team at the National Distribution Centre in Walsall. The role involves managing material procurement, optimizing inventory, and collaborating with various departments to ensure efficiency. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a proactive approach in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

On-site parking

Life insurance

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, expediting, logistics, or supply chain management is advantageous, but not essential.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Detail-oriented individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage timely procurement of materials.
• Collaborate with teams to forecast material requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Dynamic 365 (D365)

Job description

Who we are

At TR, part of Trifast plc, we’re more than fasteners—we’re the trusted partner behind some of the world’s most advanced industries. As a global leader in the design, engineering, manufacture, and supply of fastenings and Category ‘C’ components, we deliver smart, efficient solutions that enhance performance across major assembly operations.

From Automotive to Smart Infrastructure and Medical Equipment, our focus on engineering excellence and streamlined supply keeps us at the forefront of progress.

We’re looking for a driven and dynamic Material Planner to contribute to our continued success on a global scale.

What we offer

• On-site parking
• Life insurance
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are looking to recruit aMaterial Planner on a permanent basis to join our Supply Chain team based at our site, National Distribution Centre in Walsall

The Role

A detail-oriented and highly organised Material Planner. The Material Planner will be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials required for distribution and other business operations, optimising inventory levels, and contributing to the overall efficiency of our supply chain. This role requires close coordination with various departments, suppliers, and internal teams to meet business needs while maintaining cost efficiency and minimizing excess inventory.

Key Tasks

• Plan and manage the timely procurement of materials, ensuring that they meet customer schedules, quality standards, and budgetary constraints.
• Collaborate with Sales, procurement, and logistics teams to forecast material requirements based on sales forecasts and historical data.
• Monitor material inventory levels and make recommendations to optimise stock, reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Develop and maintain accurate material schedules, ensuring alignment with manufacturing timelines.
• Liaise with suppliers/vendors to ensure the timely delivery of materials and resolve any supply chain issues.
• Analyse inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent shortages and excess stock.
• Review material shortages, expedite orders, and adjust inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Maintain accurate records of material transactions and forecasts, and generate regular reports on material usage, inventory levels, and procurement status.
• Maintain the gap between cost and sell by identifying opportunity for resourcing and defending requests for price increases
• Working with suppliers transport and internal teams to move product in the most cost effective way avoiding the use of express freight bringing goods in at the lowest landed cost.

The Candidate

We are seeking a service-driven individual with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills, both verbal and written. While experience in sales, expediting, logistics, or supply chain management, as well as knowledge of fastenings and procurement, would be advantageous, they are not essential as full training will be provided. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required, and experience with Dynamic 365 (D365) would be beneficial, though training will also be given.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlines. Strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise multiple tasks, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential. Building and maintaining positive relationships with both internal and external customers is a key part of this role.