Strategic Materials Planner – MRP/ERP

Amphenol CIT; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol CIT is seeking a highly organised Material Controller to join the Purchasing team in Whitstable on a six month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will plan and control materials to maximise resource use and minimise disruption to production and delivery requirements.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Purchasing and Production teams, manage supplier schedules, review MRP messages and contribute to process improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning, materials control or supply chain.
• Sound working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems within manufacturing.
• Strong inventory management and supplier coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage component requirements and communicate demand to suppliers in a timely and professional manner.
• Review and action MRP-generated planning messages and adjust supplier schedules accordingly.
• Maintain and manage supplier order books to ensure appropriate material coverage and inventory levels.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure stock remains aligned with departmental objectives.
• Update and maintain ERP system data relevant to material planning and procurement activities.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing and Production teams to support business requirements.
• Identify and communicate potential supply chain risks and constraints.
• Provide monthly forecasts of expected supplier deliveries.
• Optimise external logistics costs through efficient transportation planning.
• Proactively investigate and resolve supplier invoice queries.
• Identify, challenge and improve existing planning processes and procedures.
• Monitor, identify and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning

Supplier coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication with suppliers

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Amphenol CIT is seeking a highly organised Material Controller to join the Purchasing team in Whitstable on a six month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will plan and control materials to maximise resource use and minimise disruption to production and delivery requirements.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Purchasing and Production teams, manage supplier schedules, review MRP messages and contribute to process improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing