Material Planner

Teesside

Permanent

£ Salary Dependant on Experience

If you’re an experienced Material Planner with a strong knowledge of MRP, inventory control and supplier management, this could be a great opportunity to step into a key supply chain role within manufacturing.

Jackson Hogg is supporting a well-established manufacturing business in their search for a Materials Planner to support production requirements through effective materials planning, forecasting and inventory management.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of material availability across the site, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure production targets are met while controlling cost and stock levels.

Role & Responsibilities

Create and manage purchase orders in line with MRP, including expediting, deferring and cancelling as required
Plan and forecast material requirements to support production schedules and customer demand
Control inventory levels
Monitor supplier performance and manage day-to-day supplier relationships
Escalate supply issues and delays through Supply Chain and Procurement where required
Review and manage lead times and order increments in line with demand forecasts
Manage imports and associated shipping documentation
Produce monthly forecasts

Desirable Skills & Experience

Proven experience in materials planning or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or MS Dynamics
Solid understanding of MRP, inventory management and forecasting principles
Advanced Excel skills
Strong communication skills with the confidence to manage suppliers and internal stakeholders

This is a great opportunity to join a business where you can play a key role in ensuring production continuity and driving effective supply chain performance. If you’re interested in finding out more, please get in touch.

Skye Madden – Managing Consultant at Jackson Hogg

Jackson Hogg Ltd

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