Materials Planner

HMH; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

HMH in Scotland is seeking a detail-oriented Materials Planner to support supply chain operations. You will maintain SAP material master data, ensure effective stock management, and collaborate with various teams to optimize inventory levels for operational demands.

The ideal candidate should have experience in materials planning, strong SAP skills, and a commitment to accuracy. Join HMH for a role that makes a real impact and provides growth opportunities in a global organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning, inventory control, or supply chain.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (materials management / MRP).
• High level of attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update material master data in SAP.
• Monitor and optimise inventory levels, including high-value and critical parts.
• Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, engineering, and global teams.

Skills

Materials planning

SAP materials management

Inventory control

Supply chain operations

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Us

HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence. HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future.

Do you want to join our team?

At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.

About The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Materials Planner (Materials Master) to join our team. This is a key role within our supply chain, responsible for ensuring accurate material data, effective planning, and efficient stock management to support ongoing operations and new build activity. You’ll play a vital part in maintaining SAP material master data, optimising inventory levels, and ensuring materials are available when needed to meet operational and customer demands.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain and update material master data in SAP, including lead times, safety stock, and planning parameters
• Source and manage supplier lead time information to support accurate planning
• Ensure correct inventory set-up and data integrity across all materials
• Support quoting, costing, and pricing inputs through accurate system data
• Identify and implement improvements to purchase ordering and stock processes
• Monitor and optimise inventory levels, including high-value and critical parts
• Take ownership of stock discrepancies, quarantined items, and warehouse-related issues
• Support new build activities, coordinating materials and routings through defined processes
• Run and analyse SAP reports and contribute to internal and global reporting (including US stakeholders)
• Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, engineering, and global teams
• Support cycle counting, audits, and stock accuracy initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in materials planning, inventory control, or supply chain
• Experience in a manufacturing, service, or overhaul environment
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (materials management / MRP), with advanced SAP capability (e.g. Global Workbench)
• Proven experience managing material master data (lead times, safety stock, MOQ, etc.)
• Exposure to global supply chain operations
• Knowledge of warehouse processes and stock control
• High level of attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Effective communication skills across internal and external stakeholders
• Experience supporting audits and compliance activities
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Continuous improvement mindset with ability to identify efficiencies

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a globally connected organisation with strong collaboration across regions
• A role with real impact on operational performance and delivery
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop SAP and supply chain expertise
• Involvement in diverse activities, from planning and reporting to continuous improvement initiatives

If you’re someone who thrives on accuracy, enjoys working across teams, and wants to make a tangible difference to operations, we’d love to hear from you.