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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Material Planning Analyst for their team in Peterlee, County Durham. The role involves ensuring the efficient flow of materials for high-quality machinery production. If you're skilled in material planning, data analysis, and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is the opportunity for you. Join a world-class manufacturing team and tackle complex supply chain challenges while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Strong background in material planning and scheduling.
  • Confident working with MRP systems and inventory planning tools.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills

Material planning
Scheduling
Lean Manufacturing
Data analysis
Communication
Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
APICS or equivalent supply chain certification

Tools

MRP systems
Excel

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Material Planning Analyst

Peterlee, County Durham

Full-Time | 36.5 hours per week

12-Month Contract

Closing date: 1 week from posting

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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