Material Planner

3 weeks ago


England, United Kingdom DFS Full time

Hours: Full Time. 37.5 hours per week.

 
About DFSIt takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969. 

We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’. 
What you'll be doingour role as a Material Planner - Fabrics with DFS
At DFS we are looking for a Material Planner - Fabrics to join our growing Manufacturing team at our Doncaster Factory on a Permanent basis, working 39.0 Hours per Week.
As a Material Planner - Fabrics you will support the category controller to ensure the right supply of materials, for all sites, in order to meet both the short and long term requirements of the business. Ensure the products are ordered efficiently and effectively and incoming material supply / schedules are shared with relevant stakeholders. Maintain operational information, reports and metrics and be in regular communication with our suppliers so they understand our future demand.
This role will predominantly support with fabrics so a background in Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) and buying with relation to fabrics would be desirable but is not essential.
On occasion you may be required to travel between our sites in Alfreton, Doncaster, Long Eaton.
The role is for you if...Capabilities Required
Great communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to manage and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Able to have difficult conversations with external suppliers
Ability to be able to collate and present information and data
Ability to manage and prioritise workloads

Experience / Qualifications
3 years experience in a similar role (Desirable not essential)
Experience of working with an MRP system
Experience and understanding of Stock Control methods

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