Materials Planner

Materials Planner

Gloucestershire

Salary Dependent on Experience + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Generous bonus scheme

Are you an experienced Materials Planner with a background in manufacturing and supply chain operations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where planning, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key?

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Materials Planner to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring materials are available when needed, supporting production operations, and driving inventory performance across the business.

As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your skills within a global manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

• As a Materials Planner, you will take responsibility for end-to-end inventory planning, ensuring the efficient flow of materials from purchase requisition through to customer delivery. You'll work closely with procurement, operations, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to maintain optimal inventory levels and support business objectives.
• This role offers the chance to influence inventory strategy, improve supply chain performance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain inventory policies based on product segmentation and business requirements.
• Calculate and manage inventory parameters including:
• Safety stock
• Reorder points
• Lot sizes
• Lead times
• Replenishment strategies
• Ensure timely replenishment of inventory through effective planning and purchase order management.
• Coordinate material requirements and call-offs, ensuring purchase requisitions are converted into purchase orders in collaboration with purchasing teams.

Work closely with buyers to improve supplier performance, focusing on:

• On-time delivery
• Lead time reduction
• MOQ optimisation
• Quality performance
• Supply chain flexibility
• Support internal stakeholders with inventory, material availability, and customer service-related enquiries.
• Monitor inventory performance against targets and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning and inventory processes.

About You

• We're looking for someone who combines strong planning expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in Materials Planning, Inventory Planning, Supply Planning, or Purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and material planning processes.
• Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manage large data sets.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with suppliers, procurement teams, and operational stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Desirable

• Experience working within a global manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of supply chain best practices and inventory optimisation techniques.
• Experience supporting KPI-driven supply chain performance improvements.

What's in It for You?

• Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to a complex manufacturing supply chain.
• Career development and ongoing learning opportunities.
• The chance to make a visible impact on operational performance.
• A culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• If you're an organised planner with a passion for supply chain excellence and want to play a vital role in ensuring materials are available to support world-class manufacturing operations, we'd love to hear from you.

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