Material Planner Buyer

ASC Connections; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Connections is seeking a Materials Planner / Buyer for a sick cover role in Worcestershire. This temporary position (2-3 months) offers an immediate start with daily pay of 15–17 per hour.

The role focuses on maintaining material flow, stock control and supplier relationships to ensure smooth plant operations. You will plan and issue POs, manage supplier performance, oversee stock and quality processes, and work with SAP to create and manage works orders.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning and procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong IT skills with hands-on SAP experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of stock turns vs cash flow.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and issue material purchase orders to align with plant demand (MPS/MRP).
• Expedite orders and drive supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Oversee stock control, non-conforming products, returns, rework and scrap processes.
• Create and manage works orders using SAP and other internal systems.
• Support continuous improvement projects and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Cover team absences and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Material planning

Supplier management

Stock control

SAP

Reading engineering drawings

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Materials Planner / Buyer (Sick Cover)

• Location: Worcestershire

• Duration: Temporary (2-3 months)

• Pay Rate: 15 - 17 per hour

• Role Type: Immediate Start / Short-Term Cover

Are you an experienced Materials Planner or Buyer looking for an urgent, well-paying temporary assignment in Worcestershire? We are partnering with an established manufacturing business to find a dedicated professional to provide crucial sick cover for a 2-to-3-month period.

In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring smooth plant operations by maintaining world-class material flow, controlling stock, and managing supplier relationships.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Material Planning & Procurement: Plan and issue material purchase orders to align perfectly with plant demand and company plans (MPS/MRP).

• Supplier Management: Expedite orders, drive supplier quality and delivery performance, and ensure supply chain stability.

• Stock & Quality Control: Oversee non-conforming products (returns, rework, and scrap) and manage consignment stock and indirect purchasing.

• Manufacturing Systems: Create and manage works orders using internal manufacturing systems (SAP).

• Continuous Improvement: Actively support business improvement projects, uphold housekeeping standards, and champion a safe working environment.

• Team Support: Collaborate across departments and cover team absences as needed.

What We Are Looking For:

• Systems & Computer Literacy: Strong IT skills with hands-on experience using SAP.

• Industry Background: A solid understanding of manufacturing processes, ideally including foundries and subcontract machining.

• Technical Skills: The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Commercial Awareness: A general understanding of stock turns versus cash flow.

• Communication & Approach: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a logical, methodical, and positive "can-do" attitude.

We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.