Materials Planner

Portfolio Procurement; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Material Planner for a prominent client in Wales. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the MRP System, issuing Purchase Orders, and ensuring the timely planning of raw materials. Candidates should have proven experience in planning and warehouse operations, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This role presents an exciting opportunity within a globally recognized business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of supply chain and planning systems.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Analysing and maintaining the MRP System and data integrity.
• Issuing Purchase Order Schedules and rolling Forecasts.
• Providing accurate information to Suppliers and IWT Operations Team.
• Daily planning of incoming materials to meet production plans.
• Responsible for Supplier contact regarding Order Management.

Skills

Planning and warehouse operations experience

Knowledge of supply chain and planning systems

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Clear communication skills

Ability to prioritize and adapt

Proactive and improvement-focused mindset

Job description

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading client based in Wales to recruit for a Material Planner.

This is a great opportunity to work for a globally known exciting business.

The role:

• Analysing and maintaining the MRP System and data integrity.
• Issue Purchase Order Schedules and rolling Forecasts for production direct, consumables and Kanban components.
• Provide accurate information to Suppliers and the IWT Operations Team.
• Daily planning of incoming raw material & bought‑in‑parts from Suppliers to meet the production plan.
• Responsible for Supplier contact in relation to Order Management, Forecasts, and general Commercial enquiries.
• Take immediate action to minimise potential disruption to the production lines.

Skills and Experience required:

• Proven experience in planning and warehouse operations.

• Knowledge of supply chain and planning systems.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Clear communication across departments.
• Ability to prioritise and adapt.
• A proactive, improvement-focused mindset.

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