Material Planner / Analyst

Michael Page; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Materials Planner in Coventry to manage customer schedules and ensure material availability for production and delivery. You will forecast demand using BI and collaborate across production, logistics, and supplier teams to optimise supply chain performance.

The role emphasises independent work, strong stakeholder management, and advanced Excel reporting to routinely monitor inventory and drive efficiency. A fast-paced manufacturing environment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Materials Planning, Production Planning, or Supply Chain.
• Experience in automotive or fast-paced manufacturing.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer schedules and support daily communications.
• Ensure material availability to meet production and customer demand.
• Forecast demand using sales data and BI.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, warehouse and subcontract suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and reduce obsolete stock exposure.
• Produce reports, analyze data, and manipulate schedules using Excel.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Multi-priority management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Client Details

dynamic manufacturing business supplying customers within a demanding production environment. The company places a strong focus on planning accuracy, operational efficiency, customer service, and supply chain performance

Description

• Manage customer schedules and support daily customer communications.
• Ensure material availability to meet production and customer demand.
• Forecast demand using sales data and business intelligence.
• Work closely with production, logistics, warehouse, and subcontract suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels while reducing obsolete stock exposure.
• Produce reports, analyse data, and manipulate customer schedules using Excel.

Profile

• Previous experience in a Materials Planning, Production Planning, or Supply Chain role.
• Ideally experienced within automotive or a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to play a vital role within a growing manufacturing business.
• Broad exposure across planning, logistics, production, and customer management.
• Chance to develop analytical and supply chain expertise in a varied position.
• Collaborative working environment with opportunities to influence operational performance