Material Planning Manager

Vickerstock; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Contribution

Private Medical

Life Assurance

Bonuses

33 days annual leave

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Job summary

Vickerstock is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead a global team of buyers and material planners across multiple manufacturing locations. You will oversee material availability, purchase order execution and align supplier commitments with demand to support production, aftermarket and new product introductions.

You will work with Procurement, Production Planning, Operations and Engineering to improve planning processes, drive performance and maintain continuity of supply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading material planning or operational buying teams across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Practical experience using ERP/MRP systems to translate demand into material requirements and supplier purchase orders.
• Experience managing purchase order execution, supplier delivery commitments and recovery plans for material shortages.
• Knowledge of production and aftermarket material requirements, including planning for new products and engineering changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a global team of buyers and material planners across sites.
• Oversee material planning for production, aftermarket and service parts, aligning supply with demand and priorities.
• Work with Procurement, Production Planning, Operations and Engineering to strengthen planning processes and performance.
• Own direct-material purchase order execution, ensuring orders are placed accurately and delivered on time.
• Manage supplier confirmations and order changes, including rescheduling and expediting.
• Lead the escalation and resolution of material shortages and supply disruptions.
• Coordinate material readiness for new product introductions and engineering changes.

Skills

Material planning leadership

ERP/MRP experience

Cross-site management

Supply chain knowledge

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Location: Dungannon & South Tyrone
Salary: To be discussed in person.
Job type: Supply Chain
Industry: Manufacturing

What's in it for you?

• Company Pension Contribution
• Private Medical
• Life Assurance
• Bonuses
• 33 days annual leave
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Role Overview

Vickerstock are recruiting a Material Planning Manager to lead a global team of buyers and material planners across multiple manufacturing locations.

The Material Planning Manager will oversee material availability and purchase order execution, ensuring supply supports production, aftermarket requirements and new product introductions. You will align supplier commitments with changing demand and lead the resolution of shortages and delivery issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop a global team of buyers and material planners, establishing consistent processes and performance expectations across sites.
• Oversee material planning for production, aftermarket and service parts, aligning supply with demand and operational priorities.
• Work closely with Procurement, Production Planning, Operations and Engineering to strengthen planning processes, improve team performance and maintain continuity of supply.
• Own direct-material purchase order execution, ensuring orders are placed accurately, maintained and followed through to delivery.
• Manage supplier confirmations and order changes, including rescheduling, cancellations, expediting and postponements.
• Lead the escalation and resolution of material shortages, missed supplier commitments and supply disruptions.
• Coordinate material readiness for new product introductions, engineering changes and product transitions with Engineering, Project Management and Procurement.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and work with Procurement to implement recovery actions and address supply constraints.
• Review demand and supply signals to identify shortages or excess supply, coordinating short- and medium-term adjustments and contingency plans.
• Contribute to supply reviews and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), reporting material risks, supplier constraints and mitigation actions.
• Improve ERP/MRP utilisation, planning data and exception management, introducing standard processes, automation and performance dashboards.

What you will need to succeed as Material Planning Manager:

• Experience leading material planning or operational buying teams across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Practical experience using ERP/MRP systems to translate demand into material requirements and supplier purchase orders.
• Experience managing purchase order execution, supplier delivery commitments and recovery plans for material shortages.
• Knowledge of production and aftermarket material requirements, including planning for new products and engineering changes.
• Experience analysing supply and demand, identifying constraints and contributing to supply reviews or S&OP.
• A track record of improving planning processes, data accuracy and team performance through standardisation and KPI reporting.
• The Material Planning Manager position combines global team leadership with responsibility for day-to-day supply execution and longer-term planning improvements.