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Materials Planner (10-12 month fixed term)

Posted 06 June 2025
Salary £25,000-£28,000 (Pro Rata)
LocationSunderland
Job type Temporary
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
ReferenceJ139201

Job description

The Company

Our client is a market leading manufacturing company. To cover maternity, they are now looking to recruit a Materials Planner.

The Role

  • As a Material Planner, you will play an integral part in ensuring all key components are available to support the agreed weekly/monthly production plan and support the business achieving its key measurables.

  • You will also play a fundamental role in the management of all materials related to production on site.

  • Raising and issuing of purchase orders from purchase requests.

  • Chasing suppliers for delivery confirmations and updating internal systems accordingly.

  • Purchase of goods, materials and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.

  • Liaise with suppliers to maintain standard data such as lead time.

  • Manage and monitor overdue orders, communicating supply risks accordingly.

  • Ensure that all standard work routines are correctly followed.

  • Ensuring weekly production plans are on track and clear awareness of any impact on inventory.

  • Management of full MRP ensuring accuracy of data supports clear tactical and strategic decision making.

  • Management of all expiring/short dated raw material components, supporting planning manager with associated cross-functional meeting.

  • Identification and management of strategic stock holding locally, partnering with the warehousing to ensure effective on-site management.

The Person

  • Must have previous experience in a Materials Planner within manufacturing.

  • You will have experience using MRP systems and excellent IT skills.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Strong time management and prioritisation skills.

  • Problem solving skills.

  • Good communication skill.

  • Have good interpersonal skills.

The Benefits

  • You will be working for a well-established growing employer.

  • An excellent salary.

  • A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.

  • The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.