Material Planner & Expeditor

Whale Tankers Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Whale Tankers Limited as a Material Planner & Expeditor at our Solihull site, supporting our busy Purchasing department. This role involves meticulous management of inventory and orders to ensure seamless production processes in one of Europe's leading manufacturing facilities for liquid waste tankers. Enjoy a supportive work environment with significant benefits, including a holiday bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

£500 holiday bonus for taking 5 consecutive days off

Bonus scheme based on company performance

Private medical insurance (BUPA)

Competitive Company Pension Scheme

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Death in service benefit

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Competence in managing orders and addressing material shortages.
• Experience in maintaining accurate supplier records and resolving queries.
• Ability to align forecasting processes with production plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supply of materials and components to meet production demands.
• Manage the full lifecycle of orders to minimize disruption.
• Support additional departmental responsibilities and perform ad hoc duties.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory Management

Order Management

Query Resolution

Shortage Management

Job description

Material Planner & Expeditor required for our Solihull Site.

We are an employee focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever expanding team.

Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe?

Then Join our Whale Family!

We are looking for someone who is able to coordinate the timely supply of materials and components to meet internal production and customer demands.

You would be working in the Purchasing department.

We are looking for someone who has the below knowledge and transferable skills in;

• Forecasting & Inventory Management

Own material scheduling and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with production plans and inventory targets.

• Order Management

Manage the full lifecycle of orders—from placement to delivery acknowledgment—while proactively addressing material shortages to minimize disruption.

• Query Resolution

Respond promptly to queries, including incoming quarantines and invoice issues, ensuring swift resolution and stakeholder satisfaction.

Maintain up-to-date records of supplier lead times, pack sizes, account statuses, and ensure ERP/system data accuracy.

• Shortage Management

Maintain and regularly update the shortage tracker to mitigate operational impact and improve supply continuity.

• General Departmental Support

Support additional departmental responsibilities such as managing clothing, overalls, and MSC (Material Supply Chain) related tasks.

• Ad Hoc Duties

Perform other duties as assigned, in line with the scope and objectives of the department

If this sounds good to you and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience then apply today because not only will you be joining an expanding, enthusiastic and proactive company where no two days are the same, we also have some wonderful benefits on offer.

What are the benefits?

• One off £500 per annum holiday bonus when you take 5 days off in one block
• Bonus scheme based on the performance of the company
• Private medical insurance (BUPA)
• Competitive Company Pension Scheme
• Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement
• Annual pay reviews
• 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement
• Death in service for employees
• Employee assistance programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support which offers access for you your partner and children under 18 for a Digital GP
• Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full training, equipment and PPE provided
• Long service awards
• Free parking

Full job description is attached at the bottom of this page

The Company

Whale Tankers care about quality across all aspects of our business, it is a word that characterises the company. Our Ravenshaw site, located in Solihull, has been the home of Whale Tankers. The site set in more than 40 acres of land, is a stunning example of how an industrial concern can successfully operate alongside a natural environment. Whale has a truly modern manufacturing facility at Ravenshaw, with all the key processes carried out in-house.

All aspects of the manufacturing process, from technical specification to quality control, all takes place on site.Our “in-house” product philosophy gives Whale the ability to control quality at every stage and ensure that every product is engineered and built to deliver uptime and value throughout its working life.Whale customer promise is one “reliability, service and value for life”, It takes a combination of significant resources and unique culture to deliver that promise – something that Whale Tankers has been delivering over the last five decades.

The Benefits

Health

Holiday

Pension

Bonus

The Values

• Teamwork

Our best work is born out of working collaboratively as a team in order to achieve our goals. We build better when we work together.

Producing a diverse product range, engineered to meet specific customer requirements. We will remain focused on developing our products, processes and people, through partnerships and investments, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry.

• Long Service

The major factor in Whale's success has been the motivation, skill and loyalty of all employees, who on average have been with Whale for 8 and a half years.