Materials Planner

ZipRecruiter; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly organized Materials Planner for a 12-month contract. This role involves managing production schedules, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring timely procurement of materials. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in production planning and inventory management, with a focus on continuous improvement. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment, where your efforts will directly impact operational efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are keen to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning and inventory management is essential.
• Strong analytical skills to manage and report on KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and maintain inventory levels effectively.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely ordering of materials.

Skills

Production Planning

Inventory Management

MRP Systems

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Relevant Certifications

Tools

MRP Software

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly organised Materials Planner to join a leading manufacturing company for a 12-month contract (maternity cover). In this role, you will manage production schedules, maintain inventory levels, and ensure the timely procurement of materials and services. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in production planning and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Scheduling: Create and manage production orders based on sales forecasts and business needs.
2. Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory levels for materials and parts, ensuring everything is available for production.
3. Pick List: Prepare and issue lists for warehouse and production teams to ensure timely material availability.
4. Transaction Monitoring: Ensure all production and material transactions are accurately recorded in the MRP system.
5. Issue Reporting: Report any risks related to production or materials and work with teams to find solutions.
6. Continuous Improvement: Suggest and implement improvements to streamline processes.
7. KPI Reporting: Track and report on key performance metrics.
8. BOM Management: Keep Bill of Materials (BOM) data updated to support planning and forecasting.
9. Procurement Coordination: Work with the procurement team to ensure accurate and timely ordering of materials.
10. Engineering Change Management: Manage changes to BOMs and coordinate with relevant teams.
11. Project Updates: Provide status updates on material availability and project timelines.