Materials Planner

Portfolio Procurement; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in the UK is seeking a Material Planner to join their team. This opportunity involves analysing and maintaining the MRP system, planning the supply of raw materials, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has proven experience in planning and warehouse operations, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers a chance to contribute to 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 prioritise and adapt.
• A proactive, improvement-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analysing and maintaining the MRP System and data integrity.
• Issue Purchase Order Schedules and rolling Forecasts for production.
• Provide accurate information to Suppliers and the Operations Team.
• Daily planning of incoming raw material from Suppliers.
• Responsible for Supplier contact regarding Order Management.
• Take immediate action to minimise disruption to production.

Skills

Planning and warehouse operations

Knowledge of supply chain and planning systems

Strong analytical skills

Excel skills

Clear communication

Ability to prioritise and adapt

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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