Raw Materials Planner: Optimize Inventory & On-Time Supply

Scott Bader; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension contributions up to

Job summary

Scott Bader is seeking a Raw Materials Inventory Planner to ensure raw materials are available to support production plans. You will coordinate supply across external warehouses, tolling partners and intercompany locations, maintain accurate inventory, and manage supply risks to ensure continuity.

You will work with Production, Planning, Procurement and logistics partners to manage end-to-end flow of raw materials and support peak periods, with opportunity to broaden planning responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning and inventory management.
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail with data and inventory accuracy.
• Knowledge or experience of COMAH or other regulated inventory environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage external warehouse capacity, stock movements and call-offs to support production demand.
• Plan and maintain raw material orders, working closely with Procurement to manage supply and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate intercompany and toller material orders, ensuring quantities and delivery dates meet production needs.
• Monitor inventory levels, shortages and supply risks, identifying and escalating issues before they impact production.
• Lead inventory reporting, SLOB reduction and COMAH-related stock management to maintain accurate and compliant inventory.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory management

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Scott Bader is seeking a Raw Materials Inventory Planner to ensure raw materials are available to support production plans. You will coordinate supply across external warehouses, tolling partners and intercompany locations, maintain accurate inventory, and manage supply risks to ensure continuity.

You will work with Production, Planning, Procurement and logistics partners to manage end-to-end flow of raw materials and support peak periods, with opportunity to broaden planning responsibilities