Materials Coordinator

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 145,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a proactive Materials Coordinator to join its busy Planning team on a fixed-term contract of 5 months. The role focuses on ensuring timely material flow, releasing work orders, and maintaining Kanban-driven processes to support production and customer requirements.

You will monitor inventory levels, coordinate stock transfers, and work closely with internal teams to prevent shortages and delays in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, materials, supply chain or planning environment.
• Strong IT skills and experience with stock/order management systems.
• Good organisational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify issues and take proactive steps to resolve them.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Releasing internal work orders accurately and on time.
• Monitoring inventory levels and identifying potential shortages.
• Taking proactive action to minimise delays to production.
• Tracking outstanding orders and liaising with internal teams to ensure requirements are met.
• Coordinating stock transfers between sites.
• Releasing daily Kanban orders to maintain a consistent flow of materials to production.
• Managing Kanban trolley rotation and ensuring timely replenishment.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with agreed processes.
• Supporting the wider Planning team with other operational activities as required.

Skills

Inventory control

Kanban

Analytical skills

Communication

Proactive problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Materials Coordinator

Tandem Personnel are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Materials Coordinator to join their busy Planning team on a fixed term contract of 5 months.

This is an important role within a manufacturing environment, responsible for ensuring the smooth and timely flow of materials and spare parts to support production and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Releasing internal work orders accurately and on time
• Monitoring inventory levels and identifying potential shortages
• Taking proactive action to minimise delays to production
• Tracking outstanding orders and liaising with internal teams to ensure requirements are met
• Coordinating stock transfers between sites
• Releasing daily Kanban orders to maintain a consistent flow of materials to production
• Managing Kanban trolley rotation and ensuring timely replenishment
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with agreed processes
• Supporting the wider Planning team with other operational activities as required

About you:

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with experience in a manufacturing, materials, supply chain or planning environment.

You will ideally have:

• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations
• Strong IT skills and experience using stock/order management systems
• Good organisational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to identify issues and take a proactive approach to resolving them
• The ability to work accurately and effectively in a fast-paced environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy manufacturing operation where you will play an important role in ensuring materials are available when required and supporting the smooth running of production. Salary circa 33 K pro rata.