Prototype Material Planner

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company offers an exciting contract opportunity to support creation of pre-production vehicles. The role focuses on timely delivery of prototype parts, requiring strong logistics and supplier management skills. Ideal for those experienced in fast-paced engineering environments. Competitive daily rate with potential extensions beyond the contract term.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning, supply chain, or logistics required.
• Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills necessary.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Secure and maintain delivery dates for prototype parts from external suppliers.
• Track shipments from dispatch to receipt and escalate any delays.
• Coordinate with internal manufacturing and prevent build stoppages.

Skills

Material planning

Supply chain

Logistics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity to support the creation of pre-production vehicles in a dynamic engineering environment. This role is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of prototype parts from suppliers to meet strict build schedules.

You’ll coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to keep prototype builds on track, with a strong focus on planning, supplier management, and logistics.

This role doesn't offer any sponsorship.

This Role is a contract position paying £200 a day inside IR35 equivalent to a £40,000 salary. The contract length is 10 months until end of their financial year, this will be extended after.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure and maintain delivery dates for prototype parts from external suppliers.
• Track shipments from dispatch to receipt; escalate any delays.
• Prevent build stoppages and ensure point-of-fit readiness.
• Coordinate with internal manufacturing (e.g. 3D printing, Tool Rooms).
• Record delivery promises within one week of receipt.
• Lead supplier calls and build strong working relationships.
• Ensure cost-effective and timely shipping.
• Support multiple prototype build events across product lines.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in material planning, supply chain, or logistics.
• Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, engineering-led environments.