Material Planning Clerk

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in South Manchester is seeking a Material Planning Clerk. The role requires monitoring material delivery, ensuring correct assembly, and investigating missing materials. Candidates should have experience in material control and strong SAP and Excel skills. This ongoing contract is expected to last approximately 6 months with a pay rate of £13.45 per hour PAYE.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Material Control, Planning, Warehouse or Supply Chain position.
• Experience using SAP ERP system is essential.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize the delivery flow of materials.
• Ensure materials arrive at the correct assembly area.
• Lead investigation into missing materials.

Skills

Material Control

Warehouse Management

Supply Chain Management

SAP ERP

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well-established and fast-growing Manufacturer with over 100 years in business and over 10 years in the orderbook, is hiring a Material Planning Clerk to support between Warehouse and Supply Chain functions and ensure the flow of materials into a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a Material Control, Warehouse Management or Supply Chain professional with strong ERP skills using SAP, along with advanced Microsoft Excel experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, control, and optimize the delivery and flow of all materials to support Just-In-Time production requirements.
• Ensure materials arrive at the correct assembly area upon receipt of material to goods in.
• Lead the investigation into all instances of missing materials, identifying root causes (e.g., incorrect delivery, system errors, misplaced stock).
• Collaborate closely with production teams to anticipate material requirements and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with Warehouse to maintain a picking schedule that is forecasted accurately to prevent under/over picking.
• Oversee the receiving process for all incoming materials, ensuring accuracy against production orders and adherence to specified delivery requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Material Control, Planning, Warehouse or Supply Chain position.
• Experience using SAP ERP system is essential.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Strong communication skills, with a pro-active attitude and initiative.

Location: South Manchester
Contract - Ongoing, expected circa 6 months
Pay rate: £13.45 per hour PAYE / £17.56 per hour UMBRELLA

Contact Details: For inquiries or to apply, please contact Jacob on (phone number removed) or (url removed).