Supply Chain Planner

SF Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Material Planner to manage day-to-day planning and material control across two manufacturing sites in Coventry. The ideal candidate will have experience in material planning, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with teams and suppliers. Familiarity with Sage 200 is a plus. This role offers the chance to ensure production efficiency and stock accuracy in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning or related supply chain role.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, preferably Sage 200.
• Strong numerical skills to analyze data trends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate material requirements for manufacturing sites.
• Keep production plans updated to meet demand.
• Monitor stock levels and adjust orders to prevent shortages.

Skills

Material planning experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Data analysis skills

Tools

Sage 200

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

SF Recruitment are working with a manufacturing business, looking for a Material Planner to take responsibility for day-to-day planning and material control across two busy manufacturing sites in Coventry. You'll be part of a small, supportive planning team, making sure production has the right materials at the right time and that stock levels are kept under control. Experience using Sage 200 would be a real bonus.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Planning and coordinating material requirements for both sites.
• Keeping production plans up to date and making sure materials are lined up to meet demand.
• Tracking stock levels, reviewing usage, and adjusting orders to avoid shortages or overstock.
• Keeping planning data accurate, including lead times, BoMs and stock information.
• Working closely with production, purchasing and warehouse teams to keep things moving smoothly.
• Speaking with suppliers about deliveries, chasing orders when needed, and sorting out any issues that could impact production.
• Supporting routine stock checks and helping improve planning processes where possible.
• Highlighting any risks to the plan and working with the team to keep output on track.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in material planning, production planning or a related supply chain role.
• Comfortable working with MRP/ERP systems (Sage 200 experience is ideal but not essential).
• Confident with numbers and able to pick up trends from data.
• Strong communicator, able to work well with internal teams and suppliers.
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage a varied workload across two sites.
• Someone who's happy working as part of a team and getting involved where needed.