Senior Material Planner & Purchasing Lead (Mon-Fri)

Reed; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable and growing manufacturing

Long-term career progression

Supportive and collaborative working

Job summary

Reed Gloucester is seeking an experienced Material Planner to lead material planning and purchasing in a busy manufacturing environment. You will ensure material availability to support production schedules and customer requirements, supervise a Purchasing Administrator, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes.

The role requires strong MRP/ERP experience, advanced Excel skills, and a track record in supplier management within manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Material Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Production Planner or similar role.
• Strong manufacturing sector experience.
• Proven MRP planning experience.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills for forecasting, planning and reporting.
• Strong supplier management and purchasing knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage material plans to support production schedules
• Raise and manage purchase orders with suppliers and address issues
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability
• Utilise MRP/ERP systems to manage planning and procurement activities
• Analyse demand forecasts and production requirements using Excel
• Work closely with Production and Planning teams to ensure material availability
• Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, shortages and lead times
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across planning and purchasing processes
• Supervise and support a Purchasing Administrator

Skills

MRP planning

Excel

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Multi-priority management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Reed Gloucester is seeking an experienced Material Planner to lead material planning and purchasing in a busy manufacturing environment. You will ensure material availability to support production schedules and customer requirements, supervise a Purchasing Administrator, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes.

The role requires strong MRP/ERP experience, advanced Excel skills, and a track record in supplier management within manufacturing.