Strategic Material Planner: On-Time Deliveries & PO Expert

Knoll Inc.; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NaughtOne is seeking a Material Planner to be the day-to-day face of the Supply Chain team, liaising with suppliers to ensure purchase orders are communicated, confirmed, and delivered on time.

You will own the purchase order from dispatch to delivery and invoice resolution, maintaining clear communication with Logistics, Production and Finance.

Based at our UK site, this full-time role requires strong supplier management, accuracy in the MRP system, and proactive actions to mitigate delays.

Qualifications

• Experience working with suppliers and purchase orders.
• Strong communication with suppliers, Logistics, and production.
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple open orders and deadlines.
• Attention to delivery dates and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Send purchase orders to suppliers and ensure all required information is provided.
• Confirm purchase orders within 48 hours and update delivery dates in the MRP system.
• Chase overdue order confirmations and supplier deliveries.
• Maintain visibility of all open purchase orders and take action to keep deliveries on track.
• Hold weekly review meetings with key suppliers to keep orders on track.
• Update shortage notes and recovery actions in the MRP system.
• Gather shipment information for upcoming deliveries and assist Logistics with inbound transport.
• Resolve supplier invoice queries and discrepancies.
• Build strong day-to-day relationships with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate supplier, order and delivery information in the MRP system.
• Support improvements to supplier communication, order management and supply chain processes.

Skills

Supplier communication

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NaughtOne is seeking a Material Planner to be the day-to-day face of the Supply Chain team, liaising with suppliers to ensure purchase orders are communicated, confirmed, and delivered on time.

You will own the purchase order from dispatch to delivery and invoice resolution, maintaining clear communication with Logistics, Production and Finance.

Based at our UK site, this full-time role requires strong supplier management, accuracy in the MRP system, and proactive actions to mitigate delays.