Materials Planner

Page Personnel; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector is looking for a Materials Planner. This role involves overseeing material flow, coordinating procurement, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Join a company dedicated to professional development and enjoy hybrid working opportunities in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Inclusive and supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning and procurement within an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee flow of materials and ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Implement strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinate with departments to manage inventory levels.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytic skills

Problem-solving

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About Our Client

A well-established and renowned organisation within the industrial/manufacturing industry, recognised for its forward-thinking approach and dedication to excellence. Despite being a large organisation, they maintain a close-knit community spirit and are committed to the ongoing professional development of their employees. With a solid order book to fulfil requirements across multiple industry clients, they are now expanding the planning team headcount.

Job Description

• Overseeing the flow of materials within the organisation.
• Ensuring smooth operation of procurement and supply chain activities.
• Implementing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinating with various departments to manage inventory levels.
• Forecasting supply and demand to prevent overstock and out-of-stock situations.
• Evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and maintaining relationships.
• Monitoring and reporting on supply chain performance to senior management.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Materials Planner should have:

• Proven experience in materials planning and procurement within an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers.
• The ability to forecast supply and demand and prevent overstock and out-of-stock situations.
• Exceptional analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Good reporting skills and ability to analyse data.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid Working
• An inclusive and supportive company culture.

Take this opportunity to join an organisation that values its employees.