Materials Planner

TN United Kingdom; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Materials Planner to join their team in Scarborough. This exciting role offers the chance to manage supplier relationships and ensure the timely availability of materials, contributing to the overall efficiency of operations. You will play a key role in balancing supply priorities, managing stock levels, and utilizing your expertise in ERP systems and SAP planning. With a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive fringe benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proactive approach and drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers to ensure timely material availability.
• Build and improve supplier relationships.
• Update SAP planning parameters as needed.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

SAP Planning

Risk Management

Organizational Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Math or Science

Undergraduate Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Opportunity: Materials Planner

Are you an experienced and innovative Materials Planner seeking a new challenge? Look no further! We have an exceptional opportunity available for a talented individual to join a leading organisation based in Scarborough.

This role offers an attractive salary of up to £40,000, plus a 5% bonus. In addition to the competitive compensation package, you will enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that allows you to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Also providing comprehensive fringe benefits that cater to your professional and personal needs, ensuring your overall well-being.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage internal or external suppliers to ensure plants have the right material at the right time
2. Build and improve supplier relationships
3. Update SAP planning parameters as per business needs
4. Manage supply risk by setting strategic stock levels and escalating to procurement or supply chain planning
5. Manage the continuous needs/resources balance for raw materials, components, sub-assemblies, and finished products
6. Manage supply priorities based on project priorities and customer needs
7. Manage the replenishment backlog (creation and rescheduling of manufacturing and purchase orders)
8. Manage stock of raw materials and components according to the master production schedule

Qualifications:

1. Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
2. Experience in similar supply chain or planning areas
3. A proactive approach and drive for continuous improvement
4. Excellent organisational skills and strong IT skills, particularly in MS Excel
5. Advanced knowledge of ERP systems
6. Bachelor's degree in a Math or Science field
7. Minimum of an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering