Material Planner - Manufacturing assembly

Jobs4; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Unipart Manufacturing in Coventry is seeking a proactive Material Planner for high-volume electrification assembly with injection moulding inputs. The role focuses on MRP, supplier liaison, and goods-inward processes to sustain uninterrupted production.

You will liaise with suppliers and production teams, manage material flow and inventories, and support continuous improvement while adhering to SHE procedures. Salary up to £35,000 plus generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as Material Planner or Inventory Controller in high-volume, short lead-time settings.
• Hands-on with MRP/ERP systems; strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Familiarity with supplier and OEM customer coordination in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• MRP and Material Flow Management - Load schedules into MRP, update plans, and forecast demand.
• Supplier and Customer Coordination - Expedite deliveries and track changes.
• Production and Logistics Support - Track progress and coordinate inbound/outbound transport.
• KPI Tracking and Performance Reporting - Monitor KPIs and prepare progress reports.
• Continuous Improvement and SHE - Apply lean methods while following SHE procedures.

Skills

Material planning

MRP/ERP proficiency

Excel skills

Lean manufacturing

Tools

IFS experience

Job description

Job Description

Material Planner - Manufacturing assembly

Material Planner - Manufacturing assembly with electrification and injection moulding inputs
Coventry
Up to £35,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

About the Role

Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship, fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry, combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Unipart’s Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way Forward Plan, this exciting venture will scale rapidly from zero to over 200 team members within a four-month period. We are seeking a proactive, data-driven Material Planner to manage material flow, supplier schedules, and goods-inward processes. You will liaise directly with suppliers, customers, and production teams to optimise inventory, coordinate transportation, and maintain uninterrupted production in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

As part of your key responsibilities you’ll focus on:

• MRP and Material Flow Management - Load customer and supplier schedules into MRP systems (IFS), update requirement plans, and distribute demand forecasts to maintain optimal inventory levels
• Supplier and Customer Coordination - Act as the direct operational interface for series and aftermarket requirements, expediting material deliveries, tracking engineering changes, and managing runouts
• Production and Logistics Support - Partner with shop-floor team leaders to track work progress, resolve material shortages, coordinate inbound/outbound transport, and prepare delivery paperwork
• KPI Tracking and Performance Reporting - Monitor supplier/customer KPIs, analyse data, compile progress reports, and facilitate regular performance meetings
• Continuous Improvement and SHE - Apply Unipart Way lean methodologies to streamline supply chain processes while actively adhering to site Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) procedures

About You

We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this role!

• Material Planning Experience - Proven background as a Material Planner or Inventory Controller within high-volume, short lead-time, Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing environments
• MRP Systems and Data Proficiency - Active, hands-on experience using MRP/ERP systems (IFS experience is an advantage) alongside strong analytical and MS Excel skills
• Supply Chain Exposure - Familiarity with managing complex component inputs, engineering change tracking, OEM customer demands, or fast-moving assembly lines
• Lean and Problem-Solving Mindset - Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement tools, and a persistent approach to resolving supply chain bottlenecks under tight deadlines

About Unipart

We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers’ supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it’s your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you ‘you’ - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.

You may have experience in or be interested in the following: supply chain planner, inventory controller, production planner, MRP planner, logistics coordinator, supply planner, materials coordinator, purchasing planner, demand planner, scheduling coordinator