The Company

Our client is a market leading manufacturing company. To cover maternity, they are now looking to recruit a Materials Planner.

The Role

* As a Material Planner, you will play an integral part in ensuring all key components are available to support the agreed weekly/monthly production plan and support the business achieving its key measurables.

* You will also play a fundamental role in the management of all materials related to production on site.

* Raising and issuing of purchase orders from purchase requests.

* Chasing suppliers for delivery confirmations and updating internal systems accordingly.

* Purchase of goods, materials and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.

* Liaise with suppliers to maintain standard data such as lead time.

* Manage and monitor overdue orders, communicating supply risks accordingly.

* Ensure that all standard work routines are correctly followed.

* Ensuring weekly production plans are on track and clear awareness of any impact on inventory.

* Management of full MRP ensuring accuracy of data supports clear tactical and strategic decision making.

* Management of all expiring/short dated raw material components, supporting planning manager with associated cross-functional meeting.

* Identification and management of strategic stock holding locally, partnering with the warehousing to ensure effective on-site management.

The Person

* Must have previous experience in a Materials Planner within manufacturing.

* You will have experience using MRP systems and excellent IT skills.

* Attention to detail.

* Strong time management and prioritisation skills.

* Problem solving skills.

* Good communication skill.

* Have good interpersonal skills.

The Benefits

* You will be working for a well-established growing employer.

* An excellent salary.

* A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.

* The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices