Materials Planner

Job Opportunity: Material Planner/Analyst

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 + Benefits

Join a thriving Manufacturing company based in Atherstone. Our business is experiencing rapid growth, and we're expanding our customer base. We specialise in manufacturing high-quality components, and we're now looking for a talented Material Planner to join our team at this exciting time.

The Material Planner will play a key role in maintaining production flow and operational continuity. Your responsibilities will include:

• Stock Management: Ensure sufficient stock levels to meet production schedules.
• People Planning: Ensuring our staffing needs are always at capacity
• Demand Forecasting: Use long-term sales forecasts and sales team insights to predict supply needs, adjusting for planning assumptions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the production team to manage changes in customer requirements and supply constraints.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generate and analyse regular reports to monitor performance.
• Distribution Coordination: Regularly engage with our offsite distribution centre to ensure smooth dispatches.
• Schedule Management: Interpret and communicate customer schedules across departments.

Essential:

• Experience in a materials and people planning role
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities to meet production demands efficiently.

• Reputation: Join a respected, privately-owned business with a strong local and customer reputation.
• Growth and Progression:

To apply for this role, send your CV through the link and we will contact you asap to discuss your application and your availability to attend an interview.