Materials Planner

TN United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Materials Planner to join their dynamic team in Telford. This exciting role involves supporting procurement, planning, and stock management of aluminium materials to ensure a seamless supply chain. You will play a crucial role in assessing material demand, issuing orders, and monitoring inventory levels. With a focus on continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a company poised for growth. If you have a passion for materials planning and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

25 Days Annual Leave

Birthday Off

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning within manufacturing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess material demand in line with production plans.
• Issue purchase orders and manage inventory levels.
• Support cost savings initiatives and new product development.

Skills

SAP Knowledge

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Manufacturing Processes Knowledge

Supply Chain Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Tools

Material Management Systems

Job description

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Do you have experience within materials planning? Are you keen to support solutions within the manufacturing sector? If so the following permanent role might be for you…

JAM Recruitment are working in partnership with a market leading manufacturing business based in Telford in the search for a Materials Planner to join them on a fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave (circa 8 month) at a time of exciting business change and ambitious plans for growth.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Materials Planner will support the procurement, planning and stock management of all aluminium to ensure consistent flow into the business to effectively meet demand.

You will be responsible for:

• Assessing material demand in line with the production plan and the finished good stock holding policy
• Issuing purchase and call off orders accordingly in line with the production plan and metal stock holding targets
• Reviewing all order confirmations and make amendments where necessary
• Reviewing all purchase orders and close off when complete
• Regularly reviewing and expediting future supply communicating any potential shortfalls
• Ensuring inbound documentation is uploaded timely and efficiently.
• Reviewing and responding to all forecast amendments where applicable
• Monitoring inventory levels against agreed targets
• Supporting inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy
• Supporting cost savings initiatives.
• Implementing new procedures and improvements within the department
• Assisting with new product development and requirements thereof
• Creating regular statistical reports and analysis and update others in the organisation

You will have:

• SAP Knowledge - highly desirable
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems

The package:
* You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, 25 days' annual leave, your birthday off (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.