On-Site Material Planner: Production Scheduling Pro

ASC Connections; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Connections in Coventry is seeking a skilled Material Planner to drive material requirements planning and inventory workflows in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will act as the daily point of contact for supply chain partners via phone and email to ensure material availability and strong vendor alignment.

The role requires 2–5 years of planning experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong ERP/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• 2–5 years of solid planning experience in manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Strong communication for daily supplier contact via phone and email.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with ability to identify operational risks early.
• Proactive problem-solver with continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Relationship Management: daily engagement with suppliers to manage orders and performance.
• Material Planning & Scheduling: drive MRP to align production with demand.
• Inventory Control: maintain accuracy via stock audits and data analysis.
• Logistics Management: coordinate inbound/outbound flows for components, consumables, and finished goods.
• Supplier Performance: monitor OTIF and reliability.
• ERP Integrity: maintain ERP data accuracy and adjust forecasts based on consumption.
• Waste Reduction: analyze stock data to reduce obsolete inventory.
• Continuous Improvement: support site-wide supply chain optimisation projects.

Skills

Material planning

ERP systems

Excel

Supplier relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

ERP software

Advanced Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP)

Job description

ASC Connections in Coventry is seeking a skilled Material Planner to drive material requirements planning and inventory workflows in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will act as the daily point of contact for supply chain partners via phone and email to ensure material availability and strong vendor alignment.

The role requires 2–5 years of planning experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong ERP/Excel skills.