Material Planning Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Material Planning Analyst to optimize the flow of materials essential for high-quality machinery production. The role involves close collaboration with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring efficiency and addressing supply chain challenges. Ideal candidates will possess strong planning skills, understand Lean principles, and have relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning and scheduling required.
• Confident working with MRP systems.
• Strong analytical skills for root-cause problem solving.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Material planning

Scheduling

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Excel

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

APICS 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.