Materials Planner

ZipRecruiter; Meltham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare company in the UK is seeking a Material Planner to ensure timely delivery of materials and drive supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Supply Chain Management and at least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a hybrid working model, along with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with 6% employer contribution

Hybrid working model: three days in the office and two days remote

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Health benefits through Vitality Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in material planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and material flow processes.
• Proven experience with SAP, MRP, and APO/PPDS systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of purchase requisitions and material forecasts in SAP.
• Provide strategic suppliers with accurate rolling forecasts.
• Act as the key contact for direct procured materials.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Agility

Education

University degree in Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Business, or a related field

Tools

SAP

MRP

APO/PPDS systems

Job description

Job Description

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees committed to our purpose of Caring for People's Health as a Trusted Partner. We are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility, and One STADA.

Material Planner - Huddersfield, United Kingdom (Full-time, Permanent)

Are you highly organized, proactive, and passionate about keeping production running smoothly? Join us as a Material Planner and play a key role in ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time, supporting seamless manufacturing operations and driving supply chain efficiency.

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Ensure the accuracy of purchase requisitions and material forecasts (up to 24 months) in SAP, collaborating with Procurement and Supply Planning.
• Provide strategic suppliers with accurate rolling 12-month forecasts to support supply continuity.
• Convert alerts into purchase orders promptly to secure on-time material deliveries aligned with production plans and inventory targets.
• Act as the key contact for direct procured materials, ensuring timely deliveries of raw and packaging materials per the MRP2 framework.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks through participation in Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) and cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitor and optimize material inventory levels within defined min/max targets, conducting RCA and implementing corrective actions for unhealthy or obsolete stock.
• Maintain accurate master data for material planning in SAP/APO, including MTO setup, supersessions, and withdrawal processes.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying supply chain inefficiencies and collaborating with Procurement and Operations to implement solutions.

What We Are Looking For:

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in material planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally in Pharma or batch production.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and material flow processes, including shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Proven experience with SAP, MRP, and APO/PPDS systems, with working knowledge of MRP2.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze issues and implement solutions independently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Agile and responsive to changes in customer demand or production schedules, maintaining smooth material supply under pressure.
• Clear and effective communicator, able to collaborate across teams.

How We Care For You:

At Thornton & Ross, our purpose is Caring for People's Health as a trusted partner, which motivates us daily. We offer:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with 6% employer contribution.
• Hybrid working model: three days in the office and two days remote.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days.
• On-site subsidized canteen.
• Health benefits through Vitality Private Medical Insurance.
• Free winter flu jab.
• Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing.
• Electric Car Scheme and free on-site EV charging.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• And many more employee benefits and celebration events.

We promote a diverse and inclusive culture, focusing on equal opportunities and respectful cooperation. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those without pharmaceutical experience.