Material Planner – 12-Month Contract | CSI & Excel Pro

Knoll Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colebrook Bosson Saunders is seeking a Material Planner for a 12‑month maternity cover. The role focuses on excel-driven planning, stock control, and strong supplier liaison across multiple warehouses.

You will manage purchase orders, monitor inventory levels, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely material supply. Candidates should demonstrate advanced Excel capabilities and experience with Syteline/Infor CSI.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills and experience with inventory planning.
• Experience with Syteline/Infor CSI is required.
• Stock and inventory management across multiple warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all purchase orders adhere to purchasing procedures.
• Maintain relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Review inventory weekly across systems to meet project needs.
• Raise purchase orders to maintain stock levels and business needs.
• Coordinate supplier and freight forwarder schedules and updates.
• Develop and evaluate material delivery processes from supplier to warehouse.
• Review product costs and update codes/prices as needed.
• Communicate inbound stock with warehouses.
• Negotiate urgent requirements and service levels with suppliers.
• Use freight forwarders to meet agreed service levels.
• Create regular reports for stakeholders and drive process improvements.
• Lead projects to improve efficiency and stock management.
• Support global slow-moving stock review and disposal initiatives.
• Approve purchase and duty/freight invoices.
• Flag issues to line manager and implement standards.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Syteline/Infor CSI experience

Stock & inventory management

Team Player

Verbal & written communication

Multisystem proficiency

Tools

Infor CSI / Syteline

Job description

Colebrook Bosson Saunders is seeking a Material Planner for a 12‑month maternity cover. The role focuses on excel-driven planning, stock control, and strong supplier liaison across multiple warehouses.

You will manage purchase orders, monitor inventory levels, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely material supply. Candidates should demonstrate advanced Excel capabilities and experience with Syteline/Infor CSI.