Supply Chain & Materials Planner

Kingspan Insulation; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in building services is seeking a Supply Chain & Materials Planner for its Basildon site. The ideal candidate will manage production and capacity planning, ensuring timely delivery of products while balancing customer service and cost-efficiency. Strong experience in a similar role, proficiency in ERP systems like SAP, and a relevant degree are essential. The role offers competitive pay, annual leave, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25-days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive Salary

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Profit related bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

On-Site Parking

Access to discounted products

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a production environment.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Determine purchasing, production and capacity planning using sales forecasts.
• Manage purchasing and production planning considering capacity and stock levels.
• Coordinate with all relevant Plant departments for resource planning.

Skills

Production planning

Capacity planning

Analytical skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Logistics & Economics / Supply Chain

Tools

ERP (SAP)

MS Excel

Job description

Overview Of The Supply Chain & Materials Planner Position

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Supply Chain & Materials Planner to join our Operations team based at our Basildon site in Essex. This is a full time position working 39 hours per week on a permanent basis.

You will be planning optimal capacity (people, material and equipment) in Production, for the relevant Plant(s) so that production- and customer orders may be processed smoothly and the products delivered on time and in-line with the customer's expectations.

Responsibilities Of Our Supply Chain & Materials Planner Position

• Determining purchasing, production and capacity planning using sales forecast and open orders.
• Managing KTI and Subcontracting processes.
• Coordinating people and resources planning with all relevant Plant departments and the various Kingspan sales offices (daily).
• Managing purchasing, production planning, taking into account available capacity and stock levels.
• Discuss any adjustments to the planning with the relevant departments.
• Assuring optimal balance between customer service and cost-efficient planning.
• Responsible for correctly updating data in the ERP system (SAP).
• Contribute ideas on potential efficiency improvements in Production, Warehouse and Transport.
• Managing Material Master and Intercompany price adjustments.

What we are looking for in our Supply Chain & Materials Planner position

• Bachelor degree education (in the field of Logistics & Economics / Supply Chain).
• Strong experience working in a similar role within a production environment.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel.
• Extensive experience with ERP (preferably SAP).
• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English.

Key Competencies in our Supply Chain & Materials Planner position

Planning, commercial and solution orientated, analytical skills and compliance.

What we can offer you

• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive Salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Profit related bonus.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Kingspan offers lots of opportunity for training and progression.
• On-Site Parking
• Access to discounted products

Why join Kingspan Technical Insulation

We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause - better buildings for a better world.

Kingspan Technical Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high performance technical products and systems for pipe and ductwork in building services, HVAC and industrial applications and passive fire protection products.

Do you have the skills we are looking for? If so, click ‘apply’ now to be considered as our Supply Chain & Materials Planner position.