Material Planner

PSR Solutions; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the West Midlands is seeking a Material Planner to join a client in the construction sector. The role involves monitoring demand forecasts, maintaining inventory levels, and working closely with the procurement team. Candidates should have experience in material planning or procurement and knowledge of supply chain best practices. The position offers a salary range of £27,000 - £30,000, along with benefits including life assurance and private medical.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Company pension

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a material planning, inventory management, or procurement role.
• Working knowledge of CRM systems.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of supply chain and procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor demand forecasts and create material requirements plans.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Work closely with procurement team for purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Produce regular reports on stock levels and supplier performance.
• Analyse trends and recommend improvements.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory management

Procurement

CRM systems

Supply chain knowledge

Job description

Overview

PSR Solutions are working with an established client within the Construction Sector to recruit a Material Planner to join their Procurement team on a permanent basis. This role will be based in West Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Monitor demand forecasts, customer orders, and usage trends to create accurate material requirements plans
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance customer service with working capital targets
• Work closely with the procurement team to place purchase orders in line with planning requirements
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, or discrepancies
• Produce regular reports on stock levels, demand forecast accuracy, supplier performance, and availability
• Analyse demand/supply trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a material planning, inventory management, or procurement role (ideally in a distribution or wholesale environment).
• Working knowledge of CRM systems
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of supply chain and procurement best practices

Benefits

• Salary - £27,000 - £30,000 DOE
• Based in Walsall
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

If you are interested in this Material Planner role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions