Material Planning Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Material Planning Analyst to enhance efficiency in materials management. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to ensure timely material delivery and support high-quality production across industries worldwide. Ideal candidates have a solid background in material planning and a degree in Supply Chain or a related field, with a focus on Lean principles and excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency with MRP systems and inventory planning tools.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely material delivery by collaborating with suppliers.
• Manage material planning using MRP and supplier tools.
• Resolve supply issues to maintain production flow.

Skills

Material planning

Scheduling

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Excel

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

APICS or equivalent 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.