Materials Planner: Forecasting, Purchasing & Supplier Management

Elevation Recruitment Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Bank holidays flexibility

Pension up to 14%

Health cover

Onsite parking

EV charging

Career progression

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group, partnering with a leading global manufacturer in Rotherham, is seeking a Materials Planner to ensure uninterrupted raw material supply across the business. You will forecast, purchase and manage suppliers while shaping stock control and procurement processes through continuous improvement.

The role offers variety, strong supplier relationships, and clear progression opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a raw materials supply chain, purchasing or planning role
• Background in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

• Forecast raw material requirements based on production schedules, customer demand and stock levels for UK and US sites
• Raise and manage purchase orders, monitor open orders and expedite deliveries where needed
• Plan and schedule deliveries and maintain safety stock levels
• Act as main contact for suppliers on orders, deliveries and supply issues
• Produce inventory, supplier performance and purchasing reports, including month-end reporting
• Work closely with Operations, Planning, Warehouse, Technical, Quality and Finance teams
• Support continuous improvement, Kaizen and cost reduction initiatives

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group, partnering with a leading global manufacturer in Rotherham, is seeking a Materials Planner to ensure uninterrupted raw material supply across the business. You will forecast, purchase and manage suppliers while shaping stock control and procurement processes through continuous improvement.

The role offers variety, strong supplier relationships, and clear progression opportunities within a supportive team environment.