Materials Planner

Stirling Warrington; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Redditch is seeking a proactive Materials Planner to enhance their supply chain and operations. The successful candidate will utilize MRP/ERP systems to ensure material availability, analyze production schedules, and coordinate with various teams to optimize inventory levels. Candidates should have experience in materials planning and strong data analysis skills. Attractive benefits include an early finish on Fridays, 23 days holiday, and attendance bonuses.

Benefits

Early finish on a Friday

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Attendance bonus

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning, supply chain, or production planning required.
• Solid knowledge of ERP/MRP systems essential.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Using MRP/ERP systems to ensure materials availability.
• Analyzing forecasts and production schedules.
• Coordinating with purchasing, logistics, and suppliers.

Skills

Materials planning

ERP/MRP systems

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Materials Planner.
Redditch.
Up to GBP34,000 per annum DOE.
Monday to Friday 38 hour week.

Are you a detail driven Materials Planner looking for your next challenge in supply chain and operations? We re partnering with a leading manufacturer based in Redditch, and they re searching for a proactive planner to join their team and make a real impact on production performance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to play a key role in keeping production lines running smoothly.

What s in it for you:

• Early finish on a Friday.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Attendance bonus.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.

What you ll be doing:

• Using MRP/ERP systems to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Analysing forecasts and production schedules to determine material requirements.
• Coordinating with purchasing, logistics, and suppliers to secure timely deliveries.
• Monitoring inventory levels, identifying shortages/excess, and taking corrective action.
• Working closely with production, suppliers, and warehouse teams.
• Maintaining accurate records and participating in cycle counts & audits.
• Driving supplier performance and continuous improvement.
• Spotting opportunities for cost savings and supply chain optimisation.

What we re looking for:

• Experience in materials planning, supply chain, or production planning.
• Solid knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards etc.)
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• A confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and keep calm under pressure.
• Sharp attention to detail and accuracy.

Get in touch with Justin Norley at Stirling Warrington to discuss further.