Materials Planner

E3 Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing, market-leading company in Bradford is seeking a Production Planner on a contract basis. The role encompasses various responsibilities in managing production schedules and customer expectations, providing a competitive salary and a supportive team environment with career growth potential.

Benefits

Private healthcare

28 days annual leave

Supportive team culture with ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office tools, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Confident in handling large volumes of data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations and manage customer expectations.
• Plan jobs according to production schedules and capacity.
• Provide regular updates and manage incoming/outgoing supplies.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Experience in supply chain or production planning

Tools

Excel

Outlook

SAP

Job description

A fast-growing, market-leading specialist based in Bradford is seeking a Production Planner to join their team on a contract basis.Offering a competitive salary of up to £32,000 per annum, this opportunity is based at a state-of-the-art facility and offers a role that is both varied and interesting.

Role Overview:
As a Production Planner, you'll be responsible for coordinating daily operations, ensuring excellent service delivery, and managing customer expectations.

What's on offer:
, Salary between £28,000 - £32,000, depending on experience
, Days-based role, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
, Private healthcare included
, 28 days annual leave
, 3-month contract, with strong potential for permanent hire
, Modern, well-equipped working environment
, Supportive team culture with ongoing training

Key Responsibilities:
, Act as a primary point of contact for customers
, Plan jobs in line with production schedules and warehouse capacity
, Manage customer expectations and provide regular updates
, Oversee incoming and outgoing component supply
, Forecast short-term demand to support efficiency
, Ensure strong communication across departments
, Handle stock sheets, stock counts, and customer requests

Requirements:
, Experience in supply chain or production planning, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing
, Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and general MS Office tools
, SAP experience desirable (item setup, BOMs, orders)—training available
, Confident handling large volumes of data and liaising with senior management
, Strong communication and interpersonal skills
, Proactive, organised, and detail-focused
, Flexible and team-oriented approach

Interested?
If this role sounds right for you, click apply or contact Conor Wood on 01484 645269 for more information.