Materials Planner

E3 Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing, market-leading specialist in Bradford is hiring a Production Planner on a contract basis. This role involves coordinating daily operations and ensuring excellent customer service, with competitive pay and a supportive team culture. The position offers potential for permanent hire, working in a state-of-the-art facility with modern equipment and a commitment to ongoing training.

Benefits

Private healthcare

28 days annual leave

Supportive team culture with ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain or production planning, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and general MS Office tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for customers.
• Plan jobs in line with production schedules.
• Forecast short-term demand and manage customer expectations.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Detail-focused

Proactive

Tools

Excel

Outlook

MS Office

SAP

Job description

A fast-growing, market-leading specialist based in Bradford is seeking a Production Planner to join their team on a contract basis. Offering a competitive salary of up to 32,000 per annum, this opportunity is based at a state-of-the-art facility and offers a role that is both varied and interesting.

Role Overview:
As a Production Planner, you'll be responsible for coordinating daily operations, ensuring excellent service delivery, and managing customer expectations.

What's on offer:
Salary between 28,000 - 32,000, depending on experience
Days-based role, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Private healthcare included
28 days annual leave
3-month contract, with strong potential for permanent hire
Modern, well-equipped working environment
Supportive team culture with ongoing training

Key Responsibilities:
Act as a primary point of contact for customers
Plan jobs in line with production schedules and warehouse capacity
Manage customer expectations and provide regular updates
Oversee incoming and outgoing component supply
Forecast short-term demand to support efficiency
Ensure strong communication across departments
Handle stock sheets, stock counts, and customer requests

Requirements:
Experience in supply chain or production planning, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing
Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and general MS Office tools
SAP experience desirable (item setup, BOMs, orders)-training available
Confident handling large volumes of data and liaising with senior management
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive, organised, and detail-focused
Flexible and team-oriented approach

Interested?
If this role sounds right for you, click apply or contact Conor Wood on (phone number removed) for more information.