Raw Material Planner

Red Recruitment 247; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a materials planner to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and prevent shortages. The role involves placing purchase orders, collaborating with suppliers, and requires strong communication skills. Experience in stock materials planning is essential. The position offers a generous salary, 25 days of holiday, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Generous salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Discounted shopping

Dress down Fridays

Company social event

Qualifications

• Experience in stock/materials planning is essential, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in English are necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Place low and high value purchase orders.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
• Collaborate with suppliers via phone and email.
• Attend planning meetings and provide input on materials.
• Work alongside production planners.
• Process import paperwork.
• Assist finance with invoice queries.
• Liaise with suppliers over rejected materials.

Skills

Stock/materials planning

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Job description

Overview

Factories only work if they\'ve got the right raw materials in the right quantities and at the right time. This job is about making sure that the factory never stops by carefully planning when purchase orders arrive, in the correct quantity, and maintaining the safety stocks whilst strategically balancing inventory to prevent overstocking. You will spot problems/shortages before they arise and work to resolve them with your problem-solving skills. You will need to be highly organised, handle pressure with confidence and control and be able to prioritise your workload.

Responsibilities

• Placing low and high value purchase orders.
• Making sure raw materials get delivered when required.
• Working closely with suppliers, with communication by telephone and email.
• Attend planning meetings and providing input regarding materials.
• Working closely with production planners.
• Processing imports paperwork.
• Assisting finance with invoice queries and warehouse with delivery queries.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding rejected materials.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience in stock/materials planning (if it\'s in manufacturing, even better).
• Intermediate Microsoft office skills.
• Great communication skills by telephone and email.
• A high level of spoken and written English.
• A problem-solving attitude.

What we offer

• A generous salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Annual bonus scheme (non-contractual)
• Discounted shopping
• Dress down Fridays with an early finish
• Company social event