Materials Scheduler — Flexible, Data-Driven Planning

Husqvarna UK Ltd.; Aycliffe Village; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Life Assurance

Pension & Retirement Plans

Health & Wellbeing Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning & Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Job summary

Husqvarna UK Ltd. is seeking a Materials Scheduler to ensure material availability aligns with production requirements. You will maintain schedules, monitor stock and supplier delivery dates, and collaborate with Sourcing, Production, Logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and protect production continuity.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, proactive communication, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. Experience in manufacturing and ERP/MRP systems is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, scheduling or materials planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Proactive communicator who collaborates across teams and with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and communicate material schedules to support production plans and customer demand.
• Monitor material availability, stock levels and supplier delivery dates; identify shortages and risks early and communicate accordingly.
• Work closely with Sourcing, Production, Logistics and suppliers to resolve supply issues and protect production continuity.
• Expedite, reschedule or amend orders as priorities and requirements change, keeping stakeholders informed.
• Maintain accurate data and system records; track performance, investigate discrepancies and support continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify, develop, and implement opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Ensure system changes, master data updates, and process improvements are accurately implemented and aligned with business requirements and wider strategic objectives.
• Raise, coordinate, and participate in Engineering Change projects and new product introduction, ensuring appropriate resources and materials are planned to achieve project milestones and implementation dates.
• Support and participate in product and material obsolescence projects, ensuring appropriate planning, stock management, and cross-functional coordination throughout the process.

Skills

Production planning

Production scheduling

Materials planning

Supply chain planning

ERP/MRP systems

Clear communicator

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Husqvarna UK Ltd. is seeking a Materials Scheduler to ensure material availability aligns with production requirements. You will maintain schedules, monitor stock and supplier delivery dates, and collaborate with Sourcing, Production, Logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and protect production continuity.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, proactive communication, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. Experience in manufacturing and ERP/MRP systems is highly valued.