Materials Planner

Vickerstock; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering manufacturing business in Northern Ireland is seeking a temporary Materials Planner / Inventory Control professional. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in materials planning, inventory management, and purchase order processing in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include managing material requirements, monitoring inventory, and liaising with teams to ensure production schedules are met. This role offers a valuable opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning or inventory control in manufacturing.
• Background in engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage material requirements to meet production demands.
• Raise, issue and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate stock records.
• Liaise with production, engineering and stores teams.
• Track supplier deliveries and resolve shortages.

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory management

Purchase order processing

Strong ERP/MRP system experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Vickerstock are proud to be working in partnership with a well-established engineering manufacturing business based in Mid Ulster to recruit a Tempory Materials Planner / Inventory Control professional.

This role will suit someone with strong experience in materials planning, inventory management and purchase order processing within a manufacturing or engineering environment. You will play a key role in ensuring material availability to support production schedules while maintaining accurate stock control.

Role

• Plan and manage material requirements to meet production demands
• Raise, issue and manage purchase orders with approved suppliers
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate stock records
• Liaise closely with production, engineering and stores teams
• Track supplier deliveries and resolve shortages or delays
• Support continuous improvement in inventory control processes

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a materials planning, inventory control or buyer-type role
• Background within engineering or manufacturing environments
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable engineering manufacturer on a temporary basis and make an immediate impact.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi McCann, Recruitment Manager at Vickerstock 02890 313720

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