Materials Planner in Kirkcaldy

Energy Jobline ZR; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Material Planner in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. You will manage material availability and ensure production runs smoothly by coordinating with various teams and tracking deliveries. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MRP/ERP systems. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a stable and progressive company focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning, scheduling or supply within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Ability to stay organized in a busy setting.
• Confidence dealing with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage material availability against the production plan.
• Run and analyze MRP reports to create actionable tasks.
• Expedite materials to meet production schedules.
• Monitor stock levels and produce reports on shortages.

Skills

Material planning experience

Strong attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Clear communication

Problem-solving approach

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

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Job Description

If you like things running smoothly, this is your kind of role.

As the Material Planner, you will play a key part in keeping production moving, making sure materials are where they should be, when they should be, to support production.

This is a detail-focused role where organisation, accuracy and communication matter. You will work closely with Production, Procurement and Planning to keep everything aligned and on schedule.

Smith Anderson is a family-owned manufacturer with 167 years of history and a strong future. They are investing in their people, processes and technology to stay ahead in sustainable paper packaging and this role plays a crucial part in that success.

What you will be doing

You will manage material availability against the production plan, manage stock levels, supplier lead times and factory requirements. You will analyse MRP data, raise and manage purchase orders, track deliveries and keep everyone informed so production runs without delay.

When plans change (and they will), you will adjust quickly, coordinating with colleagues, updating priorities and keeping material supply flowing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Running and analysing MRP reports and turning data into clear actions.
• Managing purchase orders and call-offs.
• Expediting materials to meet the production schedules.
• Track orders and chase suppliers to meet agreed delivery dates
• Monitoring stock levels to identify slow-moving or obsolete materials.
• Producing regular reports on shortages and supply risks.
• Keep the MRP system updated
• Working closely with Production Planning, Procurement, Logistics and Sales.

What you will bring

• Experience in material planning, scheduling or supply within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay organised in a busy setting.
• Strong Excel and MRP/ERP system skills.
• Clear communication and confidence dealing with suppliers.
• A calm, problem-solving approach when priorities shift.

Why Smith Anderson?

Because it's a business that's built on long-term stability and continuous improvement. Still family-owned, they make decisions quickly, invest in their people, and take pride in what they do. You will join a supportive, down-to-earth team where your work genuinely keeps production running and the business growing.

If you're the kind of person who likes seeing the results of your organisation and planning every single day - this could be your next move.

Escape Recruitment are appointed recruiters for this role

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