Material Planning Analyst

Randstad CPE; Desford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an experienced Material Planning Analyst/Material Planner in Desford. This key role focuses on supplier collaboration, production planning, and inventory management to ensure a smooth supply chain for high-volume parts. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in supply chain roles and strong Excel skills. The position offers a full-time, 12-month contract with a pay range of £14 - £18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Material Control, Production Planning, Supply Chain, or Logistics roles.
• High competency in Excel including advanced functions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for supplier communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to coordinate delivery schedules.
• Convert production requirements into piece part demands.
• Monitor and track key supplier performance metrics.

Skills

Material Control

Production Planning

Supply Chain

Logistics

Excel (advanced functions)

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced Supply Chain professional with strong analytical skills and a proven track record in supplier collaboration and inventory management? We are seeking a dedicated Material Planning Analyst/Material Planner to join a high-performing manufacturing team in the Desford area on a long-term contract basis.

This role is critical in ensuring the continuous flow of materials to support facility production and maintaining supply chain integrity for high-volume parts.

The Opportunity

Work location: Desford

Duration

12-month initial contract (high potential for extension)

Working Pattern

Full-time, 5 days per week (37.5 hours)

Pay range

£14 - £18/hour

Impact: Opportunity to work on value-adding projects within a supportive team structure

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Collaborate closely with a dedicated portfolio of suppliers to coordinate delivery schedules, resolve material availability issues, and manage engineering changes.
• Inventory & Production Planning: Convert production requirements into piece part demands, regulate inventory levels, issue work orders, and maintain accuracy in planning systems.
• Performance Improvement: Apply root cause analysis to resolve supplier performance and quality issues, and implement corrective actions to improve point-of-use material availability.
• Metrics & Analysis: Monitor and track key supplier performance metrics to drive overall supply chain efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in Material Control, Production Planning, Supply Chain, or Logistics roles.
• System Proficiency: High competency in Excel is a must, including advanced functions (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs).
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational ability, and the confidence to communicate and challenge suppliers effectively.
• Flexibility: A proactive and flexible approach, open to new ideas and continuous learning.

Desirable Background

• A degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering.
• General knowledge of production scheduling and capacity management.
• Experience in transport coordination, freight management, or working with fast-moving goods in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with standard MRP systems and supply chain software.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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