Strategic Materials Planner & Scheduling Analyst

PE Global International; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is seeking a Material Planning Analyst for a leading global organisation in manufacturing and engineering. Based in Desford, this role supports production by ensuring timely material availability and effective supplier and inventory management.

You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to co-ordinate deliveries, monitor MRP systems, and drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy and production continuity.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience or knowledge of material planning, production scheduling, inventory control, purchasing or supply chain operations.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production requirements and capacity planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to investigate issues and implement solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Good understanding of inventory management principles and material requirements planning (MRP) systems.

Responsibilities

• Material Planning & Scheduling: Analyse production schedules and material requirements, ensuring parts and components are available to support manufacturing plans.
• Supplier Management: Liaise with suppliers to coordinate deliveries, manage shipping schedules and resolve supply issues that could impact production.
• Inventory Control: Maintain accurate inventory records and planning parameters, ensuring material availability at the point of use.
• Problem Solving: Investigate supplier quality and performance issues, applying root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Production Support: Work with production schedulers and operational teams to address material shortages and maintain continuity.
• Supply Chain Performance: Monitor supplier performance metrics and support initiatives to improve delivery performance.
• Engineering Changes: Coordinate supplier scheduling and implementation of engineering changes.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to forecast accuracy, demand planning, material availability and supply chain efficiency.
• Systems & Planning: Use material requirements planning systems and supplier collaboration tools.

Skills

Material planning

Production scheduling

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

MRP systems

Lognet

MTS systems

Job description

PE Global is seeking a Material Planning Analyst for a leading global organisation in manufacturing and engineering. Based in Desford, this role supports production by ensuring timely material availability and effective supplier and inventory management.

You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to co-ordinate deliveries, monitor MRP systems, and drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy and production continuity.