Material Planning Analyst

PEGlobal; Desford; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PE Global is recruiting for a Material Planning Analyst to join a leading global manufacturing and engineering organisation in Desford. The role supports production operations by ensuring timely material availability and effective supplier/inventory management.

Location: Desford, Leicestershire; Contract: 12 months; Pay Rate: £18.64 per hour; Hours: Mon-Thu 07:00-15:30, Fri 07:00-12:30. Flexible start times available.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience or knowledge of material planning, production scheduling, inventory control, purchasing or supply chain operations.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production requirements and capacity planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to investigate issues and implement solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Analyse production schedules and material requirements to ensure parts and components are available.
• Liaise with suppliers to coordinate deliveries and manage shipping schedules.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and planning parameters for material availability.
• Investigate supplier quality and performance issues, applying root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production schedulers and teams to address material shortages and maintain continuity of production.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and support initiatives to improve delivery performance.

Connaissances

Material planning

Scheduling

Supplier management

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Formation

Degree or equivalent in SCM / Logistics / Industrial Engineering

Outils

MRP systems

Lognet

MTS systems

Description du poste

PE Global is recruiting for a Material Planning Analyst on behalf of a leading global organisation within the manufacturing and engineering sector. Based in Desford, this is an excellent opportunity to join a busy manufacturing environment, supporting production operations by ensuring the timely availability of materials and maintaining effective supplier and inventory management.

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Contract: 12 months

Pay Rate: £18.64 per hour

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 15:30, Friday: 07:00 - 12:30

Flexible start and finish times are available: Earliest start: 06:30, Latest start: 08:00

Key Responsibilities:

• Material Planning & Scheduling: Analyse production schedules and material requirements, ensuring parts and components are available to support manufacturing plans.
• Supplier Management: Liaise with suppliers to coordinate deliveries, manage shipping schedules and resolve supply issues that could impact production.
• Inventory Control: Maintain accurate inventory records and planning parameters, ensuring material availability at the point of use and supporting effective inventory management.
• Problem Solving: Investigate supplier quality and performance issues, applying root cause analysis and corrective actions to minimise disruption.
• Production Support: Work closely with production schedulers and operational teams to address material shortages and maintain continuity of production.
• Supply Chain Performance: Monitor supplier performance metrics, identify areas for improvement and support initiatives to improve delivery performance.
• Engineering Changes: Coordinate supplier scheduling and the implementation of engineering changes to support the efficient manufacture of products and components.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to initiatives that improve forecast accuracy, demand planning, material availability and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Systems & Planning: Use material requirements planning systems and supplier collaboration tools to support accurate and effective material planning.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience or knowledge of material planning, production scheduling, inventory control, purchasing or supply chain operations.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production requirements and capacity planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of inventory management principles and material requirements planning (MRP) systems.
• Knowledge of supplier performance management and continuous improvement methodologies.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience using MRP, Lognet and MTS systems, including troubleshooting where required.
• APICS CPIM or CSPC certification.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and project management methodologies.
• Experience in manufacturing, materials control, purchasing, parts distribution, manufacturing engineering, operations, transportation or logistics.
• Experience implementing engineering changes and supporting supplier corrective action plans.

**Please note, PE Global cannot offer sponsorship for this role and all applicants must have full right to work in the UK to cover the duration of the contract**