Materials Demand Planner – Hybrid, Health Benefits

Proactive Global; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Health benefits

Annual leave

Annual bonus

Hybrid work

Job summary

Proactive Global, recruiting on behalf of an established business in Bedford, seeks an experienced Materials Demand Planner to join the Materials Management team. You will forecast demand, manage inventory levels and ensure key materials are available when required, working closely with Supply Chain, Sales, Operations and Finance.

Hybrid role with Fridays at home after training; salary £35,000–£37,000 per year, plus private healthcare, health benefits and an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning or demand planning.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and forecasting.
• Proficient Excel with large datasets.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Proactive in risk identification and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and forecast material requirements to ensure stock availability.
• Analyse inventory data to identify potential shortages and supply chain risks.
• Align stock availability with business demand across Supply Chain, Sales, Operations and Finance.
• Support the Materials Management Lead with reporting and planning updates.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to manage forecasts and support purchasing decisions.
• Prepare cable offers and release purchase orders within agreed service levels.
• Coordinate international container shipments and monitor delivery schedules.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to expedite deliveries when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate planning data and ensure key actions are followed through.

Skills

Materials planning

Demand planning

Inventory planning

Forecasting

Excel

Supply chain processes

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Proactive Global, recruiting on behalf of an established business in Bedford, seeks an experienced Materials Demand Planner to join the Materials Management team. You will forecast demand, manage inventory levels and ensure key materials are available when required, working closely with Supply Chain, Sales, Operations and Finance.

Hybrid role with Fridays at home after training; salary £35,000–£37,000 per year, plus private healthcare, health benefits and an annual bonus.