Material Planner (m/f/d)

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier is seeking a skilled logistics professional to enhance their operations in Coventry. This role involves managing supply chains, developing dispatch plans, and ensuring adherence to production schedules. If you have experience in logistics or production planning and are proficient with SAP, we invite you to apply to join our inclusive team focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in logistics or production planning, ideally in automotive.
• Familiarity with SAP modules MM and SD is required.
• Strong IT skills and data handling are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient supply of components and material flow.
• Develop despatch plans to meet delivery schedules.
• Monitor and manage stock levels for accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

IT skills

Data entry

Logistics understanding

Production processes understanding

Education

HNC level qualification in Logistics

Production Planning

Business-related field

Tools

SAP MM

SAP SD

SAP PP

Job description

As a successful family-owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.

Your tasks

• In this vital role within our Logistics team, you will ensure the efficient and timely supply of components and the smooth flow of materials—both inbound and outbound—to meet customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain accurate despatch plans to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Plan production orders based on customer call-offs, assessing feasibility and resolving conflicts through direct negotiation.
• Take full ownership of the production plan and ensure plan adherence.
• Escalate supply issues promptly—missed targets, stock drops, customer shortfalls, etc.
• Analyze demand forecasts and liaise directly with customers.
• Monitor and manage stock levels, accuracy, and resolve variances.
• Input and update customer schedules in the system within 24 hours of receipt.
• Navigate and manage customer portals and systems to avoid disruption to dispatch or production.
• Resolve system errors (e.g., COGI) to ensure accurate data and material flow.
• Manage material changes linked to engineering modifications (GECOS), minimizing obsolete stock.
• Maintain and update master data in SAP regularly.
• Track, report, and drive logistics KPIs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the logistics value stream.
• Coordinate premium freight bookings and follow escalation and approval processes.
• Comply with all company policies and values including health & safety, quality, code of conduct, and environmental practices.

Your Profile

• HNC level qualification in Logistics, Production Planning, or a Business-related field.
• 3–5 years in logistics or production planning, ideally within the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with SAP (MM and SD required, PP beneficial).
• Strong IT and data entry skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities.
• Understanding of logistics and production processes.
• Comfortable with fast-paced environments and tight deadlines.

We offer you a modern working environment with our Brose working world

We offer you a modern working environment with our Brose working world.

We are on a journey to make Brose Coventry "a better place to work". Underpinned by our FIRST principles of Family, Innovation, Return, Speed & Team, which are fundamental qualities that we seek for all our employees and Leaders.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career, and take on new tasks? Then we are looking forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, your HR contact person is happy to answer them.

Please be aware that the position availability is determined by the ability of a prospective candidate having the right to work in the UK.

Please apply directly via the online application form.

HNC level qualification in Logistics, Production Planning, or a Business-related field. 3–5 years in logistics or production planning, ideally within the automotive industry. Familiarity with SAP (MM and SD required, PP beneficial). Strong IT and data entry skills. Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities. Understanding of logistics and production processes. Comfortable with fast-paced environments and tight deadlines.