Materials Planner

Ford & Stanley Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is searching for an experienced Materials Planner based in Bristol. In this role, you will ensure essential materials are available for major rail maintenance projects, leveraging your supply chain expertise and MRP/ERP knowledge. Responsibilities include managing stock levels, processing purchase orders, and coordinating with suppliers to maintain smooth operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in materials planning, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with SAP. This position offers a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning within a supply chain environment.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor stock levels and forecasts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimum material availability for rail maintenance projects.
• Process purchase order requisitions as per procedures.
• Monitor planning needs and compliance with lead times.
• Expedite purchases and manage risk items.

Skills

Supply chain expertise

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Experience with MRP/ERP systems

Familiarity with SAP

Tools

SAP

Job description

Materials Planner

Location: Bristol Contract Rate: £24.60 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months

Play a Key Role in Keeping Rail Projects Moving

Are you an experienced materials professional with strong supply chain expertise? This is your chance to join a fast-paced rail project environment where your planning and organisational skills will ensure critical components and materials are available when needed.

The Role

As a Materials Planner, you’ll be responsible for ensuring optimum material availability for major rail maintenance projects. Using MRP / ERP systems, you’ll plan, track, and manage stock levels, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase order requisitions in line with delegated authority and purchasing procedures.
• Place material orders through SAP and maintain accurate BOM trackers daily.
• Monitor forward planning needs and ensure orders meet lead times.
• Expedite purchases and manage risk items, liaising with project engineers to flag potential issues.
• Complete repair / return schedules and coordinate delivery and collection dates with suppliers and stores.
• Track stock usage against forecasts, investigate discrepancies, and a...