Material Planner in Walsall, West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; Walsall; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board in the UK seeks a Material Planner to join their procurement team in Walsall. The role involves forecasting demand, managing inventory, and liaising with suppliers. Candidates should have previous experience in material planning and strong knowledge of supply chain practices. The position offers a salary of £27,000 - £30,000 along with benefits including life assurance, private medical, and pension contributions.

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.
• Knowledge of supply chain and procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor demand forecasts and customer orders.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Place purchase orders in line with planning requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Produce regular stock reports.
• Analyse demand/supply trends for improvements.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory management

Supplier liaison

Analytical skills

CRM systems knowledge

Computer literacy

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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.

Material Planner Roles and 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

Material Planner Requirements

• 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

Material Planner 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

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