Materials Planner: Drive Production & Supply Chain Excellence

Michael Page; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Materials Planner in Coventry to manage customer schedules and ensure material availability for production and delivery. You will forecast demand using BI and collaborate across production, logistics, and supplier teams to optimise supply chain performance.

The role emphasises independent work, strong stakeholder management, and advanced Excel reporting to routinely monitor inventory and drive efficiency. A fast-paced manufacturing environment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Materials Planning, Production Planning, or Supply Chain.
• Experience in automotive or fast-paced manufacturing.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer schedules and support daily communications.
• Ensure material availability to meet production and customer demand.
• Forecast demand using sales data and BI.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, warehouse and subcontract suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and reduce obsolete stock exposure.
• Produce reports, analyze data, and manipulate schedules using Excel.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Multi-priority management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Materials Planner in Coventry to manage customer schedules and ensure material availability for production and delivery. You will forecast demand using BI and collaborate across production, logistics, and supplier teams to optimise supply chain performance.

The role emphasises independent work, strong stakeholder management, and advanced Excel reporting to routinely monitor inventory and drive efficiency. A fast-paced manufacturing environment experience is preferred.