Materials Planner

Manpower UK Ltd; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Materials Planner in Northern Ireland to ensure efficient materials supply for manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and possess advanced Excel capabilities. You will manage relationships with vendors and internal teams to optimize the supply chain and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a key operational area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain planning or materials scheduling.
• Strong ability to resolve supply chain issues efficiently.
• Familiarity with ERP/planning systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day critical commodities planning.
• Expedite orders and optimize supply chain solutions.
• Maintain effective relationships with vendors and internal customers.

Skills

Highly organised

Detail-oriented

Proactive problem-solving

Strong communication

Team player

Advanced Excel skills

Tech-savvy

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

As a Materials Planner, you will be responsible for ensuring the continuous supply of materials needed for manufacturing operations. You will work closely with vendors, monitor stock levels, and use planning systems to avoid shortages while also maintaining compliance with internal processes and health & safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day critical commodities planning to ensure consistent material availability.
• Review, update, and justify requisitions to maintain an efficient supply chain.
• Expedite orders and apply supply chain solutions to close gaps in material availability.
• Generate and maintain Expedite, Planning, Spend Reduction and Min/Max reports (focus on stock/inventory optimisation).
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal customers and vendors to improve supply chain performance and resolve machine down situations.
• Manage shipping and receiving of materials into the manufacturing facility.
• Maintain and update materials systems to ensure accurate and timely information.
• Maintain and co-ordinate Virtual Crib and Return Log to ensure traceability of materials.
• Maintain departmental SOPs and ensure all procedures are up to date.
• Track and ensure completion of departmental EHS training.
• Ensure compliance with Seagate Health & Safety policies and procedures.

About You

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in solving supply chain issues.
• Strong team player with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables essential).
• Tech-savvy, capable of learning and working with ERP/planning systems.
• Previous experience in supply chain planning, materials scheduling, inventory management or manufacturing operations highly desirable.
• Knowledge of international shipping requirements beneficial, but less critical than in the Repair Planner role.