Materials Planner

Reference: HH/2024_1725956374
  • £28000 - £30000 per annum
  • Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
  • Engineering & Manufacturing

Overview:

We are looking for a highly organised Materials Planner to join a leading manufacturing company for a fixed term contract maternity cover. In this role, you will manage production schedules, maintain inventory levels, and ensure 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.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination.
  • Ability to work well in teams and communicate effectively.
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, ideally Navision.
Haseeb Hussain Recruitment Consultant

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