Strategic Materials Planning & Logistics Lead

Vectis Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectis Recruitment, recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturer, seeks a Materials Planning & Logistics Manager for its Hampshire site. You will own MP&L strategy, lead MRP, production scheduling, warehousing and despatch, and collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Sales to drive performance and service.

The role focuses on optimizing inventory, ensuring on-time delivery, and improving working capital while leading a team of planners and materials staff.

Qualifications

• Proven MP&L management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong planning, scheduling and inventory control know-how.
• Experience using ERP systems to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own MP&L strategy for the site.
• Lead MRP, production planning and scheduling to meet demands.
• Coordinate demand forecasting, S&OP, and capacity planning.
• Align customer demand with supplier capabilities for on-time delivery.
• Work with procurement to ensure timely supply and cost control.
• Develop supplier relationships and monitor KPIs.
• Optimize stock levels and working capital, reduce excess inventory.

Skills

MP&L management

MRP planning

Production scheduling

Inventory control

ERP systems

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Vectis Recruitment, recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturer, seeks a Materials Planning & Logistics Manager for its Hampshire site. You will own MP&L strategy, lead MRP, production scheduling, warehousing and despatch, and collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Sales to drive performance and service.

The role focuses on optimizing inventory, ensuring on-time delivery, and improving working capital while leading a team of planners and materials staff.