Materials Planner

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is seeking an experienced Materials Planner to join a Peterborough-based team on a 6-month fixed-term assignment. Hybrid working with an average of 3 days onsite per week, rate of GBP17.95 per hour.

The role focuses on aligning material supply with demand, managing inventory levels, and supporting end-to-end planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key duties include reviewing planning requirements, releasing purchase orders, monitoring supplier

Qualifications

• Previous experience within materials planning, inventory management, production scheduling, or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience using planning, ERP, or MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of inventory management and supply chain planning principles.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review daily materials planning requirements to ensure supply aligns with demand.
• Release and manage purchase orders to maintain product availability.
• Monitor supplier performance and update planning systems with accurate information.
• Manage purchase order amendments and rescheduling activities.
• Provide planning updates to customer order management teams.
• Participate in planning and supply chain review meetings.
• Conduct supply and demand analysis and identify future risks or shortages.
• Monitor inventory levels and planning parameters to ensure optimal stock holdings.
• Investigate planning exceptions and implement corrective actions.
• Support inventory optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate planning records and KPI reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve supply chain performance.

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory management

Production scheduling

Supply chain operations

Analytical skills

Excel

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Do you have previous experience in materials planning, inventory control, or production scheduling?

Are you able to attend the Peterborough office approximately three days per week?

Materials Planner

Location: Peterborough
Rate: GBP17.95 per hour
Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Assignment
Hours: Full-Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Average 3 days per week onsite)

About the Role

Our Client is seeking an experienced Materials Planner to join their supply chain team on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with experience in materials planning, inventory control, production scheduling, or supply chain operations to contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring material supply aligns with customer demand, maintaining optimal inventory levels and supporting smooth operational delivery. Working closely with suppliers, customer order management teams, and production planning functions, you will help drive efficiency across the end-to-end supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Review daily materials planning requirements to ensure supply aligns with demand.
• Release and manage purchase orders to maintain product availability.
• Monitor supplier performance and update planning systems with accurate information.
• Manage purchase order amendments and rescheduling activities.
• Provide planning updates to customer order management teams.
• Participate in planning and supply chain review meetings.
• Conduct supply and demand analysis and identify future risks or shortages.
• Monitor inventory levels and planning parameters to ensure optimal stock holdings.
• Investigate planning exceptions and implement corrective actions.
• Support inventory optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate planning records and KPI reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve supply chain performance.

About You

• Previous experience within materials planning, inventory management, production scheduling, or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience using planning, ERP, or MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of inventory management and supply chain planning principles.
• 3 5 years of relevant experience preferred.