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Material Planner

Material Planner

  • Location

    Uttoxeter

  • Sector:

    Supply Chain

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    Up to £18.00 per hour

  • Contact:

    Sarah Hewitson

  • Contact email:

    sarah.hewitson@1st-executive.com

  • Job ref:

    SH9876_1743769776

  • Published:

    7 days ago

  • Duration:

    Ongoing

  • Expiry date:

    2025-05-04

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a materials planner for a global manufacturing company.

3 month temp role on a rolling contract

You will be working in a fast-paced team environment in an engaging role with a difference, liaising closely with key stakeholders of the business to ensure that the supply of materials meets the production schedule.

  • Schedule components to meet production requirements whilst maintaining minimal safety stock levels.
  • Manage risks to minimise impact on production schedule.
  • Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement.
  • Ensure that data is accurate.
  • Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands
  • Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time Support supplier meetings
  • Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands

Experience of material planning is essential

SAP/ERP experience is desirable

This role is based on site 5 days a week.