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Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Material Planning Analyst to ensure efficient material flow for high-quality machinery production. This role collaborates with various teams to solve supply chain challenges and requires a strong background in planning, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications in supply chain management.

Qualifications

  • Strong background in material planning and scheduling.
  • Confident working with MRP systems.
  • Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring timely material delivery by collaborating with suppliers.
  • Tracking supplier performance and supporting improvement initiatives.
  • Resolving supply issues to maintain production flow.

Skills

Material planning
Scheduling
Data analysis
Problem-solving
Communication
Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics
APICS certification

Tools

MRP systems
Excel

Job description

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We're looking for a Material Planning Analyst to join a world-class manufacturing team based in Peterlee. This role plays a vital part in ensuring materials flow efficiently and accurately to support the production of high-quality machinery used in industries across the globe—from mining to construction.

You’ll work with suppliers, schedulers, and operations teams to keep production running smoothly and efficiently. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex supply chain challenges, this could be the perfect opportunity.

What you’ll be doing

  • Ensuring timely material delivery by collaborating with suppliers and internal teams
  • Managing material planning through MRP and supplier collaboration tools
  • Resolving supply issues to maintain production flow and material availability
  • Tracking supplier performance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
  • Aligning planning parameters with inventory systems to maintain accuracy and integrity
  • Providing clear and effective communication with both internal stakeholders and external partners

What we’re looking for

  • Strong background in material planning and scheduling
  • Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Confident working with MRP systems and inventory planning tools
  • Skilled in data analysis and root-cause problem-solving
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and other relevant software
  • Able to work independently and within a team environment

Desirable qualifications and experience

  • APICS or equivalent supply chain certification
  • Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and methodology

Please note:

This role does not support relocation or sponsorship. Be sure to clearly outline your relevant experience and qualifications in your application, as assumptions will not be made during shortlisting.

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