Materials Planner

Major Energy Onshore; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the North East is seeking an experienced Materials Planner for a 12-month temporary contract. You will manage materials to ensure the manufacturing plan is executed efficiently, working with multiple teams to overcome challenges. Ideal candidates will have A-Level or BTEC qualifications and experience with ERP systems, especially Oracle ASCP. Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Material Planning.
• Prior experience of MRP / ERP systems, preferably with Oracle ASCP.
• Knowledge of Engineering BOM structures.
• Sound computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule materials required for manufacturing.
• Monitor and release demand to ensure material availability.
• Act as an interface between project and procurement teams.
• Analyze inventory levels for continuous material flow.
• Coordinate the resolution of problems.
• Manage data quality on ERP system.

Skills

Material Planning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Influencing skills

ERP system knowledge

Education

A-Level or BTEC Level 3 education

Tools

Oracle ASCP

Outlook

Excel

Power Point

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Materials Planner to cover a 12 month temporary contract in Newcastle

Responsible for planning and scheduling of the materials required to execute the manufacturing plan. Works with the Master Production Scheduler and supply chain to translate the demand (forecasts, sales orders, planned orders) across multiple time horizons in to physical orders and ensures they are delivered to meet the customer requirements.

The MRP Planner (d/f/m) is responsible for allocating, monitoring, and releasing demand to make sure that material is available to meet the Production Schedule and Customer deliverables. The role will be part our Manufacturing Planning Team. This role will oversee and manage the material availability for our manufacturing facility; identify any potential risks and mitigate any production downtime.

As a MRP Material Planner you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing the ERP system daily, ensuring material quantities are available to execute the project as per BOM. This includes converting ERP (Oracle ASCP) suggested requirements into purchase requisitions.
• Supporting Master Production Scheduler to ensure material is available to meet the manufacturing plan or highlighting risks and lead to issue resolution.
• Acting as an interface between the project and procurement teams, and production planners, supporting all departments in order to minimise loss of time in Manufacture.
• Analysing and monitoring inventory levels to ensure continuous material flow to manufacturing operations, while supporting business cash flow targets.
• Coordinating the resolution of problems and maintaining the ASCP dates through regular communication with Production Control and Master Scheduler.
• Managing data quality on the ERP system.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have A-Level or BTEC Level 3 education with proven experience in Material Planning
• Have prior experience of MRP / ERP systems, with desired experience with Oracle ASCP
• Have a Knowledge of Engineering BOM structures
• Have communication, influencing, and organizational skills
• Have sound computer skills: Outlook, Excel, Power Point etc.

This is an interesting role with an established manufacturer. If you would like to know more please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now and send your CV