Materials Planner ref 532

TN United Kingdom; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Materials Planner to join its dynamic team in Ross-on-Wye. This role involves ensuring supply capability for the Window Division while supporting production and strategic targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong SAP implementation experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on optimizing logistics processes and effective inventory management, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading brand in polymer-based innovations. Join a forward-thinking organization that values employee development and offers a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Core hours and flexitime

Buying & selling holidays

Employee benefits platform

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Free flu jabs

Occupational health services

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Social culture and events

Internal training academy

Qualifications

• Experience in SAP implementation and APO module is essential.
• Familiarity with SAP system architecture and data flows is required.

Responsibilities

• Support finished goods planning and inventory monitoring.
• Manage invoices and delivery dates for purchased items.

Skills

SAP implementation experience

Familiarity with SAP language

Change management exposure

Industry experience (construction/FMCG)

Job description

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My clients are the premium worldwide brand for polymer-based innovations and systems in construction, automotive, and industry. From furniture to windows to aircraft, you encounter our systems every day, without noticing them. While they may be invisible, their benefits are always around us. More than 20,000 employees at 170 locations worldwide apply their expertise and innovative capabilities to ensure the continuous growth of our independent privately held company.

We are now looking for a Materials Planner in windows solutions.

Salary: DOE

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Additional benefits: Car parking

Your role:

Based at our Ross on Wye Head Office, the successful candidate will support the finished goods planning of in-house production and brought-in merchandise to ensure supply capability and support the Window Division in reaching their production and strategic targets. The role includes duties such as:

• Demand determination, order triggering, goods receipt, and inventory monitoring;
• Invoice management for purchased items and delivery date management;
• Creation of reports for active customer communication;
• Participation in technical, conceptual, and operational control of the scheduling process;
• Participation in implementing target processes, screening, and optimizing existing logistics and disposition processes;
• Defining minimum stock quantities in coordination with internal colleagues.

Your profile:

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous SAP implementation experience or experience with APO module (essential);
• Familiarity with SAP language and system architecture/data flows;
• Exposure to change management and AS IS / TO BE modeling – gap analysis;
• Experience in a similar industry, preferably construction, process industry, or FMCG;
• The ability to travel abroad for training.

What we offer:

• Core hours, flexitime, and time off in lieu;
• Buying & selling holidays;
• Employee benefits platform;
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme;
• Free flu jabs;
• Occupational health services;
• Health cash plans;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Social culture and events;
• Internal training academy;
• E-learning opportunities;
• Access to external training and supported education;
• Long service awards;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

Please note that United In Recruitment may not respond to all applicants due to the high volume of CVs received daily. If you do not receive a response within 2 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your details will not be retained, and we thank you for your interest.