Proactive Material Planner for Lean Manufacturing

Alexander Dennis Limited; Larbert; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing

Job summary

Alexander Dennis Limited in Larbert is seeking a proactive Material Planner to join our Procurement team. You’ll own material availability for assigned parts, manage purchase orders, supplier communications, and MRP actions to keep production on schedule.

The role requires a detail‑driven mindset, comfort with MRP systems, and the ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and internal stakeholders. A focus on health and safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Pro-active, detail-focused planner with strong ownership.
• Experience with MRP systems and procurement processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of health & safety standards and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Own material availability for assigned parts and ensure timely delivery.
• Proactively manage purchase orders and supplier communications.
• Identify and resolve shortages, delivery discrepancies and supplier issues.
• Protect production plans and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Skills

MRP systems

Procurement planning

Supplier communication

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Health & safety knowledge

Quality systems

Education

HNC qualification

CIPS or APICS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

MRP software

ERP systems

Job description

Alexander Dennis Limited in Larbert is seeking a proactive Material Planner to join our Procurement team. You’ll own material availability for assigned parts, manage purchase orders, supplier communications, and MRP actions to keep production on schedule.

The role requires a detail‑driven mindset, comfort with MRP systems, and the ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and internal stakeholders. A focus on health and safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement is essential.