Materials Planner - 6 Months FTC

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifex Elmdon is seeking a Material Planner to ensure material availability, support uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery. You will work closely with suppliers, production planning, scheduling, engineering and purchasing teams to analyse demand and maintain ERP/MRP data.

This fast-paced role requires proactive problem solving, strong supplier relationships and meticulous attention to detail, contributing to plant performance and new product launches.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, materials planning or manufacturing scheduling.
• Proficient with ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong data-driven decision-making and analytical skills.
• Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor material requirements against production schedules and customer demand, flag shortages and coordinate with suppliers for timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate MRP schedules, review supplier schedules, and manage purchase order changes.
• Communicate demand fluctuations to suppliers and supervise supplier EDI/ASN compliance.
• Support engineering change implementation and lean manufacturing initiatives; maintain planning master data and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

ERP & MRP systems

Data-driven analysis

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Role

As a Material Planner at Artifex Elmdon, you will play a critical role in ensuring materials are available to support uninterrupted production and successful customer delivery. Working closely with suppliers, production planning, scheduling, engineering and purchasing teams, you will analyse demand, manage supply requirements and maintain accurate planning data within the ERP system.

This is a fast-paced role where proactive problem solving, strong supplier relationships and attention to detail are essential. You will help drive supply chain performance, support new product launches, manage engineering changes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

You will monitor material requirements against production schedules and customer demand, identifying shortages and working with suppliers to ensure timely delivery. The role includes maintaining accurate MRP schedules, reviewing supplier schedules, managing purchase order changes and communicating demand fluctuations to suppliers. You will oversee supplier EDI and ASN compliance, resolve shipment and ASN issues, monitor supplier performance and escalat risks where necessary.

You will support engineering change implementation, manage inventory burn-off plans, minimise supplier-related costs and ensure accurate reporting of receipts, returns and non-conforming materials. In addition, you will maintain planning master data, participate in planning reviews and contribute to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.

About You

You have proven experience within a production planning, materials planning or manufacturing scheduling environment and are confident working with ERP and MRP systems. Experience supporting new product launches within a manufacturing setting is essential. You are highly analytical, organised and comfortable making decisions based on data while remaining practical and hands-on in your approach. You communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and can challenge, influence and hold others accountable when required.

A good understanding of lean manufacturing principles, supplier management and OEM quality standards is important. You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications and bring a positive, self-motivated attitude with a commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement and operational excellence.