Materials Planner

Redline Group Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd. is seeking a Materials Planner based in Loughborough to ensure timely planning and supply of materials that support production schedules and project demands.

You will coordinate material availability, manage supplier relationships, and maintain accurate planning data to keep manufacturing operations efficient. The role involves collaboration with Production, Procurement, Projects, Logistics and Suppliers to align build schedules with demand and monitor ERP/MRP outputs.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning, production planning, procurement, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and BOMs.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate material availability to support production schedules.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data and generate clear-to-build reports highlighting risks and recovery actions.

Skills

Supplier management

Inventory planning

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Bills of Materials (BOMs)

Job description

Materials Planner - Loughborough

Would you like a Materials Planner job within a cutting-edge manufacturing environment, supporting the delivery of complex projects and products to customers worldwide?

This Materials Planner job is based in Loughborough, the key purpose of the Materials Planner job is to ensure the timely planning and supply of materials to support production schedules, customer requirements, and project demands.You will play a critical role in coordinating material availability, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining accurate planning data to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.

The Materials Planner will work closely with Production, Procurement, Projects, Logistics, and Suppliers to ensure demand requirements are clearly communicated, and material supply is aligned with build schedules.You will maintain ERP system data, manage MRP outputs, monitor supplier performance, and create clear-to-build reports highlighting risks, constraints, and recovery actions.

To be considered for this Materials Planner job, you should have previous experience within materials planning, production planning, procurement, or supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment.You will have experience working with ERP/MRP systems, Bills of Materials (BOMs), supplier management, and inventory planning.Strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful and innovative manufacturing business, offering a fast-paced environment, exciting projects, and genuine opportunities for career development and progression.