Materials Planner

Eaton Group; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Wimborne in Dorset is seeking a Materials Planner to ensure on-time demand fulfilment for aerospace projects. You will coordinate with Customer Services, Procurement and Manufacturing Engineers to keep BOM clarity and lead times.

The role focuses on proactive scheduling, KPI reporting, and driving improvements in delivery performance and inventory control. Experience in mechanical/electrical/aerospace environments is preferred; strong communication and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a materials planner in aerospace or technology industries.
• Strong scheduling and demand forecasting capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with procurement and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Liaise closely with Customer Services Representatives / Commercial and other functions to ensure all customer orders are loaded with the appropriate lead time etc.
• Take responsibility for identifying and where possible resolving all problems with fulfilling demand to schedule and cost
• Pro-actively manage schedule dates and drive towards satisfying customer request dates
• To actively create and manage information that allows demand to be tracked and progressed through Operations
• Provide input into weekly and monthly reports as required
• Support improvement strategies within Operations that ultimately support improvements to delivery performance, inventory and reduce costs
• Liaise closely with Procurement and other warehouses to ensure that Operations are able to deliver to committed due dates
• Liaise with Manufacturing Engineers to ensure that there is no ambiguity in the Bill of Materials
• Where appropriate compile strip and survey reports as requested by customers
• Lead/attend drumbeat reviews to ensure timely progression of all tasks associated with progressing demand through the business
• Ensure performance development reviews are completed and acted upon
• Generate and upkeep necessary KPI's and performance board information
• Release and control of work orders including management of part requirements and start dates and works order exception messages

Skills

Customer orientation

Influence & Communication

Managing Time & Priorities

Initiative & Drive

Detailed Scheduling & Planning

Supply Chain Logistics

Job description

Eaton Wimborne

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.

With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world's leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide. Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the globe

What you'll do:

• Liaise closely with the Customer Services Representatives / Commercial and other functions to ensure all customer orders are loaded with the appropriate lead time etc.
• Take responsibility for identifying and where possible resolving all problems with fulfilling demand to schedule and cost
• Pro-actively manage schedule dates and drive towards satisfying customer request dates
• To actively create and manage information that allows demand to be tracked and progressed through Operations
• Provide input into weekly and monthly reports as required
• Support improvement strategies within Operations that ultimately support improvements to delivery performance, inventory and reduce costs
• Liaise closely with Procurement and other warehouses to ensure that Operations are able to deliver to committed due dates
• Liaise with Manufacturing Engineers to ensure that there is no ambiguity in the Bill of Materials
• Where appropriate compile strip and survey reports as requested by customers
• Lead/attend drumbeat reviews to ensure timely progression of all tasks associated with progressing demand through the business
• Ensure performance development reviews are completed and acted upon
• Generate and upkeep necessary KPI's and performance board information
• Release and control of work orders including management of part requirements and start dates and works order exception messages

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a materials planner within a technology company (ideally mechanical/electrical/aerospace)

Skills:

• Customer orientation - Intermediate
• Influence & Communication - Intermediate
• Managing Time & Priorities - Advanced
• Initiative & Drive - Advanced
• Detailed Scheduling & Planning - Advanced
• Supply Chain Logistics - Advanced