Materials Planner

We are looking for a highly organised Materials Planner to join a leading manufacturing company for a 12-month contract (maternity cover). In this role, you will manage production schedules, maintain inventory levels, and ensure the timely procurement of materials and services. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in production planning and inventory management. Key Responsibilities Production Scheduling: Create and manage production orders based on sales forecasts and business needs. Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory levels for materials and parts, ensuring everything is available for production. Pick List Generation: Prepare and issue lists for warehouse and production teams to ensure timely material availability. Transaction Monitoring: Ensure all production and material transactions are accurately recorded in the MRP system. Issue Reporting: Report any risks related to production or materials and work with teams to find solutions. Continuous Improvement: Suggest and implement improvements to streamline processes. KPI Reporting: Track and report on key performance metrics. BOM Management: Keep Bill of Materials (BOM) data updated to support planning and forecasting. Procurement Coordination: Work with the procurement team to ensure accurate and timely ordering of materials. Engineering Change Management: Manage changes to BOMs and coordinate with relevant teams. Project Updates: Provide status updates on material availability and project timelines.

Location: Stoke-On-Trent, GB

Posted Date: 5/3/2025