Materials Planner

Portfolio Procurement; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement service in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Material Planner to optimize the MRP System and ensure efficient supply chain operations. The candidate will analyze data, communicate across departments, and manage Supplier relations to prevent production disruptions. Ideal applicants possess strong analytical abilities, knowledge of supply chain systems, and a proactive approach to planning. This position offers a unique chance to be part of a globally recognized business.

Qualifications

• 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 prioritize and adapt.
• A proactive, improvement-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain the MRP System and data integrity.
• Issue Purchase Order Schedules and rolling Forecasts.
• Provide accurate information to Suppliers and Operations Team.
• Daily planning of incoming raw material from Suppliers.
• Responsible for Supplier contact regarding Order Management.
• Minimize potential disruption to production lines.

Skills

Planning experience

Warehouse operations knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Clear communication

Ability to prioritize

Proactive 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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