TeamJobs are currently recruiting for a Materials Planning and Procurement Specialist to join our client's dynamic and forward-thinking team based in Basingstoke.
Location: Basingstoke
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Rate: £15.83 - £23.08 per hour (depending on experience)
Key Responsibilities:- Plan and order direct materials from internal and external suppliers, prioritizing On-Time To Request (OTTR) and On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
- Minimize shortages and past-due materials, achieving zero backlog.
- Manage and report direct materials inventory weekly (Raw, WIP, Reserved, Aging) to reduce stock holding and improve material availability.
- Collaborate with ERB Coordinator and Logistics Associate to order, receive, and issue materials to the workshop and relevant stakeholders.
- Attend regular cross-functional meetings with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Customer Management, and other teams to drive turnaround time (TAT) improvements and reduce customer escalations.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational systems.
- Support timely material ordering and engineering change requests.
- Identify and communicate parts shortages, seeking alternative solutions and reuse opportunities.
- Manage a pool of rotable materials, ensuring availability meets operational standards and customer needs.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive measurable cost and time savings.
What We're Looking For:- Experience in a supply chain, materials planning, or stores environment.
- Proficiency with MRP or ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work in fast-paced environments.
- Experience in aerospace, defence, automotive, or manufacturing industries is desirable.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and lead process improvements.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel.
- A degree in a relevant field is preferred.
What We Value:- Results-driven, collaborative mindset.
- Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean, or 5S methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
- Fluent in English (oral and written).
- People management experience is a plus.
Please note that drug screening is a part of the pre employment process.
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