Materials Planner

Staffline; Alston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing company is seeking a Materials Planner in Alston, UK. The role involves managing inventory policies and working with suppliers to optimize performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in materials management, knowledge of ERP systems like SAP, and proficiency in Excel. The company offers flexible start times and competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Mentorships & access to projects globally

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous employee referral scheme

Generous bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven materials management and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP).
• Proficient in Excel.
• Inventory management abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Mindset to innovate, take ownership, drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Establishing inventory policies according to defined segmentation criteria.
• Determining and managing inventory parameters such as safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes.
• Aligning material planning with call-offs to convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders.
• Partnering with buyers to optimize supplier performance.

Skills

Materials management

ERP systems (SAP)

Excel proficiency

Inventory management

Effective communication

Innovative mindset

Job description

Overview

Materials Planner
Stonehouse
Experience Dependent + 10% Bonus + Flexi Start and Finish Times

We are recruiting for one of the world’s largest engineering and manufacturing companies. Due to continued growth, they are seeking to add to their planning team. The role will deal with a range of parts suppliers and ideally will have SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Establishing inventory policies according to defined segmentation criteria.
• Determining and managing inventory parameters such as safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes, lead times, and replenishment strategies within planning systems and ERPs.
• Aligning material planning with call-offs to facilitate the conversion of purchase requisitions into purchase orders, working closely with operations buyers and services.
• Partnering with buyers to optimize supplier performance, focusing on on-time delivery, Minimum Order Quantity, quality, lead time, and flexibility.

Essential experience and qualifications

• Proven materials management and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP)
• Proficient in Excel
• Inventory management
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Mindset to innovate, take ownership, drive improvement

Benefits

• Flexible start and finish times
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Generous bonus scheme

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

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