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Materials Planning Manager
Job summary
A leading manufacturer in Aerospace & Defence is seeking a Materials Planning Manager in Mansfield, UK. In this key leadership role, you will ensure efficient material planning, inventory management, and logistics to support production goals. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar manufacturing environment and will excel at leading cross-functional teams to drive operational improvements.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in Materials, Planning & Logistics Management within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply chain processes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the MP&PL function.
- Create materials planning strategies for on-time delivery.
- Coordinate with production, procurement, and sales teams.
- Monitor and improve KPIs for inventory accuracy and cost efficiency.
- Manage supplier performance and address material shortages.
Skills
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A global leading manufacturer to the Aerospace & Defence sectors has a new vacancy for an Materials Planning Manager. A key leadership role, you will be responsible for ensuring that materials, planning, inventory and logistics processes run efficiently and cost efficiently to support production and customer delivery objectives.
Lead and develop the MP&PL function, including material planning, purchasing, inventory management & logistics.
Develop and implement materials planning strategies to ensure on‑time delivery and optimal inventory levels.
Coordinate with production, procurement and sales teams to ensure on time delivery.
Lead material purchasing for production activities.
Monitor and improve KPIs for inventory accuracy, delivery performance, and cost efficiency.
Manage supplier performance and work closely with procurement and production teams to address material shortages and capacity issues.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
Proven experience in Materials, Planning & Logistics Management within a manufacturing environment (preferably Aerospace).
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, supply chain processes, and production planning principles.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver operational improvements.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proven leadership experience managing cross‑functional teams.
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