Company: HEYBRIDGE ASSOCIATES
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Material Planner with strong MRP knowledge and a background in manufacturing or automotive production planning? Do you thrive in a fast-paced supply chain environment where accuracy, supplier performance and inventory control are critical?DENSO is a $47.2 billion global mobility supplier developing advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model. At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across off-highway construction, agricultural and engine power markets.
Working Hours & BenefitsMonday–Thursday: 8.30am – 5.00pmFriday: 8.30am - 1.30pm25 days holiday + bank holidaysBenefits include:
- Pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Permanent Health Insurance
- Subsidised canteen
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounts across 100s of UK retailers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Hybrid working & flexible start/finish
The RoleAs a Material Planner, you will manage material scheduling, supplier expediting and inventory control to ensure uninterrupted production flow. You will use MRP systems to plan short and long-term material requirements, monitor supplier OTIF performance and work cross-functionally to resolve supply chain challenges.
Key Responsibilities- Material scheduling and production planning using MRP systems
- Supplier expediting and OTIF performance monitoring
- Inventory management aligned to business targets
- Supporting continuous improvement within supply chain processes
- Cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Quality, Engineering and Production
- Managing day-to-day supply chain challenges in a fast-moving manufacturing environment
What We’re Looking For- 3–5 years’ experience in Material Planning or Production Planning
- Strong working knowledge of MRP systems and planning principles
- Experience within Automotive Manufacturing, Engineering or FMCG (preferred)
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Confident communicator able to challenge suppliers and resolve discrepancies
- Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering organisation where supply chain excellence and production planning accuracy directly impact business performance.All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.