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Materials planner - 106246

United Kingdom

Materials Planner

Gloucester

£35,000 - £40,000

Permanent

Our client is looking for a Materials Planner, who will report to the planning Manager, the Material Planner supports the business in ensuring the availability of materials required for production through forecasting, inventory management, and supplier coordination.

Key Responsibilities - Materials Planner

* Generate purchase orders for parts and services based on contracts and conditions established by the Procurement team.
* Ensure the latest drawing, part and material information is shared with relevant suppliers.
* Ensure materials are purchased to applicable specifications, quality standards and at the correct price.
* Coordinate with other departments to manage inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
* Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and issue forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands
* Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance in conjunction with members of the procurement team
* Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels
* Minimise obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability

Qualifications & Requirements - Materials Planner

* Proven experience (3-5 years) in a planning or buying role, ideally in a manufacturing or production environment.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills, capable of handling multiple priorities.
* Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
* Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and the Microsoft Office suite
* Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Driving license and ability to travel at short notice to suppliers as needed.

What we can offer - Materials Planner

* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Full-time, permanent role with regular working hours.
* Opportunities for training and development in a dynamic, growing company.
* A collaborative and supportive working environment

For more information on this role, please contact Zoey Bunn on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to zoey.bunn@omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Salary: £35k - 40k per year

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