Material Planning Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class manufacturing team as a Material Planning Analyst, where you'll play a critical role in optimizing material flow for high-quality machinery production. Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to tackle complex supply chain challenges in a dynamic environment. Your background in material planning and understanding of Lean Manufacturing will be essential as you manage planning and ensure the integrity of supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in material planning and scheduling.
• Confident working with MRP systems and inventory planning tools.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely material delivery by collaborating with suppliers.
• Managing material planning through MRP and supplier collaboration tools.
• Resolving supply issues to maintain production flow.

Skills

Material Planning

Lean Manufacturing

MRP Systems

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication

Excel

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

APICS or equivalent supply chain certification

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.