Planning & Materials Coordinator

Wolviston Management Services Limited; Topcliffe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programme

Ownership of a customer portfolio

Improvements in planning and processes

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services are supporting our client as they recruit a Planning & Materials Coordinator in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. This role suits an experienced Production Planner, Buyer or Materials Coordinator tasked with production planning, purchasing, materials coordination and order management.

You will ensure production schedules are effectively planned, materials available when required and orders delivered efficiently, working with customers, suppliers and internal teams to manage

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Planner, Buyer, Materials Planner or similar role in manufacturing.
• Strong organisation with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with ERP systems and operational reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer orders from receipt through production completion.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet deadlines.
• Review BOMs, monitor stock and identify material shortages.
• Manage purchasing, including supplier quotations and PO creation.
• Liaise with suppliers on lead times, deliveries and requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, Commercial and Quality teams.
• Maintain accurate production plans and reporting.

Skills

Production planning

Purchasing

Materials coordination

Customer order management

Communication

Planning coordination

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting our client in the appointment of a Planning & Materials Coordinator to join their team based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Planner / Buyer or Materials Coordinator to join a well-established manufacturing environment, taking responsibility for production planning, purchasing, materials coordination and customer order management.

You will ensure production schedules are effectively planned, materials are available when required and customer orders are delivered efficiently.

Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments, you will take ownership of an allocated customer portfolio, supporting operations from initial order through to production completion.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage customer orders from initial receipt through to production completion, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Act as the main point of contact for allocated customers, providing regular updates and resolving queries.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Review bills of materials (BOMs), monitor stock availability and identify potential material shortages.
• Manage purchasing activities, including obtaining supplier quotations, reviewing pricing and raising purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding material availability, lead times, deliveries and purchasing requirements.
• Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Commercial and Quality teams to ensure effective planning and coordination.
• Maintain accurate production plans, responding to changing priorities and operational requirements.
• Ensure raw materials and packaging are available ahead of scheduled production.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Identify and elevate potential delays, material shortages and production risks.
• Maintain accurate information within ERP systems and produce relevant planning and performance reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer service.
• Coordinate with Logistics to ensure completed orders are accurately handed over for dispatch.

What's on offer:

• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Opportunity to take ownership of an allocated customer portfolio.
• Opportunity to contribute to improvements in production planning, supply chain processes and operational efficiency.

If you are an experienced Production Planner, Buyer or Materials Coordinator looking for your next opportunity within a busy manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Previous production planning experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment is essential. Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience as a Production Planner, Buyer, Materials Planner, Planning Coordinator or in a similar role.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, materials coordination or supply chain operations.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Good commercial awareness, including an understanding of pricing, stock control, lead times and purchasing.
• Experience using ERP systems, Microsoft Excel and operational reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and identifying potential operational issues.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy manufacturing environment.
• A positive attitude towards continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Experience within chemical manufacturing, contract manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical or other regulated production environments would be advantageous.