Materials Planner (12m) - Desford, Flexible Hours

Seismic Recruitment; Desford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Desford-based Materials Planner role within a global Supply Chain Team. This is an initial 12-month contract with potential extension for the right person.

The role is 37.5 hours per week with a lunchtime finish on a Friday; typical hours are 07:00–15:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:00–12:30 on Friday, with flexible start/finish times (earliest 06:30, latest 08:00). Responsibilities include coordinating materials with global suppliers, ensuring supplier schedules meet facilities requirements, and

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain within a manufacturing company.
• Proven ability to liaise with suppliers and build relationships.
• Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Familiar with MRPs and various programs.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate required materials and parts with global suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure their schedules meet the facilities requirements.
• Ensure deliveries take place as planned.
• Check forecast accuracy and update plans/schedules as required.

Skills

Supply chain

Supplier liaison

Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

MRP software

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

MRP software

Job description

Desford-based Materials Planner role within a global Supply Chain Team. This is an initial 12-month contract with potential extension for the right person.

The role is 37.5 hours per week with a lunchtime finish on a Friday; typical hours are 07:00–15:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:00–12:30 on Friday, with flexible start/finish times (earliest 06:30, latest 08:00). Responsibilities include coordinating materials with global suppliers, ensuring supplier schedules meet facilities requirements, and