Materials Planner (10-12 month fixed term)

MTrec Ltd Technical; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Materials Planner to support production through effective management of materials and suppliers. This role involves raising purchase orders, managing inventory, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in manufacturing, particularly in using MRP systems, and will possess excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Growth and investment opportunities

Compliance with health and safety standards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Materials Planner within manufacturing.
• Excellent IT skills and experience using MRP systems.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure key components are available for production plans.
• Manage materials related to production on site.
• Raise and issue purchase orders from requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

The Company

Our client is a market leading manufacturing company. To cover maternity, they are now looking to recruit a Materials Planner.

The Role

• As a Material Planner, you will play an integral part in ensuring all key components are available to support the agreed weekly/monthly production plan and support the business achieving its key measurables.
• You will also play a fundamental role in the management of all materials related to production on site.
• Raising and issuing of purchase orders from purchase requests.
• Chasing suppliers for delivery confirmations and updating internal systems accordingly.
• Purchase of goods, materials and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Liaise with suppliers to maintain standard data such as lead time.
• Manage and monitor overdue orders, communicating supply risks accordingly.
• Ensure that all standard work routines are correctly followed.
• Ensuring weekly production plans are on track and clear awareness of any impact on inventory.
• Management of full MRP ensuring accuracy of data supports clear tactical and strategic decision making.
• Management of all expiring/short dated raw material components, supporting planning manager with associated cross-functional meeting.
• Identification and management of strategic stock holding locally, partnering with the warehousing to ensure effective on-site management.

The Person

• Must have previous experience in a Materials Planner within manufacturing.
• You will have experience using MRP systems and excellent IT skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good communication skill.
• Have good interpersonal skills.

The Benefits

• You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
• An excellent salary.
• A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.
• The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.