Materials Planner

NES Group Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Group Ltd is seeking a proactive Materials Planner for a 12-month contract based in a hybrid office-per-week role. You will work across Engineering, Procurement and Manufacturing to ensure critical materials are planned and available.

The role requires 3-5 years' experience in materials/production planning within a manufacturing setting, plus hands-on SAP/Oracle ERP experience. A collaborative cross-functional mindset and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in materials or production planning.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience using SAP and/or Oracle ERP systems.
• Experience supporting production and manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of materials planning and procurement workflows.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and follow up on material requirements to ensure on-time releases.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Procurement to convert requisitions into purchase orders.
• Serve as a central point of contact between Engineering, Sourcing, Procurement, and Manufacturing.
• Track material availability and escalate potential supply issues.
• Ensure alignment and clear communication across multiple stakeholders.
• Maintain continuity of material supply to support manufacturing operations.
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Skills

Materials planning

Production planning

Supply chain

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Materials Planner

Location: Office-Based (Hybrid: 1-2 Days Remote per Week)

Contract Type: 12-Month Contract

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Experience Required: 3-5 Years

Compensation: Competitive Rate (TBC)

About the Role We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Materials Planner to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment on a 12-month contract covering maternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, driving actions to completion, and ensuring critical materials are available to support manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will act as a key link between Engineering, Procurement, Sourcing, and Manufacturing teams to ensure material requirements are planned, tracked, and executed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and follow up on material requirements to ensure demands are released on time.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering and Procurement teams to support the conversion of purchase requisitions into purchase orders.
• Act as a central point of contact between Engineering, Sourcing, Procurement, and Manufacturing functions.
• Track material availability and proactively escalated potential supply issues.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment across multiple stakeholders.
• Support manufacturing operations by maintaining continuity of material supply.
• Manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment.

Requirements Essential Qualifications & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in Materials Planning, Production Planning, Supply Chain Planning, or a related manufacturing planning function.
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience using SAP and/or Oracle ERP systems.
• Experience supporting production and manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of materials planning, procurement processes, and supply chain workflows.
• Ability to work effectively within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to the Oil & Gas industry is advantageous.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Procurement, Sourcing, and Operations.

Candidate Profile

• Proactive and comfortable driving actions and following up on outstanding activities.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Results-oriented with a strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a collaborative and dynamic manufacturing team.
• Exposure to cross-functional operations and key business stakeholders.
• Hybrid working arrangement with limited home-office flexibility.
• Valuable experience within a complex, high-performance manufacturing environment.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.