Materials Planner

Celeros Flow Technology; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in flow control solutions is seeking a Materials Planner to manage material requirements for production. The role involves planning, inventory management, and collaboration with various teams to ensure production schedules are met efficiently. Candidates should have experience in materials planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities to develop

Bonus

33 days holiday

Holiday buy and sell

Pension

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Program

Digital Benefits; Health, Wealth & Lifestyle

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in materials planning or supply chain roles.
• Experience in complex project-based manufacturing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material requirements plans for assigned production cells.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend actions to optimise stock levels.
• Coordinate with procurement and production teams to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Education

ASCM Certification (CPIM or CSCP)

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Excel

Job description

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Celeros Flow Technology, LLC For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.

Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas. We seek talented professionals to join our world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi-cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.

General Summary

The Materials Planner will be responsible for planning and managing materials for a specific part families. This role is crucial for ensuring that materials are available when needed to support production schedules and ensuring production order completion is aligned to the schedule while maintaining optimal inventory levels by liaising with engineering, procurement, manufacturing engineering and production schedulers.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (But Not Limited To)

• Develop and maintain material requirements plans (MRP) for assigned production cells, ensuring alignment with project schedules and customer demands.
• Analyse production schedules and forecasts to determine material needs and procurement timelines
• Monitor inventory levels, identifying potential shortages or excesses, and recommend actions to optimise stock levels.
• Coordinate with procurement and production teams to ensure timely delivery of materials, minimising disruptions to operations
• Utilise ERP systems to track material usage, forecast needs, and report on inventory performance metrics
• Analyse historical data to improve forecasting accuracy and adjust planning parameters as needed
• Collaborate with production, project management, engineering, and quality assurance teams to ensure alignment on material requirements and production schedules
• Participate in cross-departmental meetings to address material-related issues and contribute to problem-solving efforts
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements within the materials planning function and implement best practices to improve efficiency
• Lead initiatives aimed at reducing lead times, improving inventory turnover, and optimising material flow
• Maintain accurate records of material transactions and generate reports for management on inventory status, planning metrics, and any issues encountered
• Prepare and present recommendations for inventory and materials management improvement
  
  

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in complex project-based manufacturing is highly desirable
• Proven track record of successful production planning and scheduling
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.) and advanced Excel skills
• Strong understanding of materials management principles, inventory control, and production scheduling
• ASCM (formally APICS) certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent is desirable
  
  

KPIs

• Manufacturing Start of Work vs Manufacturing Need Date
• Material Availability for Work Order Start Date
• Work Order Cancellation Messages
• Work Order Pull-In / Push-Out
• Work Order Aging
• Work Order Schedule Adherence
• Excess Inventory
  
  

Personal Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Demonstrated capability to manage change
  
  

YOU MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Digital Benefits; Health, Wealth & Lifestyle
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
• Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
• Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
• Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)
• Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
• Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods
  
  

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CELEROS FLOW TECHNOLOGY VALUES

All Celeros divisions are committed to the effective use of the Celeros Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

INTEGRITY: We work safely and respect our employees, business partners & environment. We always lead by example.

SPEED: In our mission to bring mission-critical flow control equipment to the world, energy in our actions & urgency.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We stand behind our actions and deliver on our promises.

PARTNERSHIP: We collaborate across our teams & our customers to win together. We rely on each other to deliver the best outcome & celebrate successes.

EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about being the best at engineering, manufacturing & maintaining mission-critical equipment. We seek quality & community improvement in every interaction.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros’ business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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