Material Planner

7 months ago


Loughborough, United Kingdom 2fawcett Recruitment Full time

**Role**: Materials Planner
**Salary**: £28,000 - £30,000
**Location**: Loughborough
**Type**: Permanent

**Overview**
2fawcett are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced **Material Planner** to join our client’s team and drive operational excellence across their supply chain functions.

**Responsibilities of the Materials Planner**
- Utilise the MRP system to analyse and determine material requirements based on production schedules, sales forecasts, and inventory levels. Generate purchase requisitions or production orders to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods. Implement strategies to optimise inventory turnover, minimise stockouts, and reduce excess inventory. Conduct regular audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Collaborate with procurement teams to manage relationships with suppliers. Communicate material requirements, lead times, and quality specifications. Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
- Identify opportunities to optimise supply chain processes, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency. Implement best practices, lean methodologies, and process improvements to enhance overall supply chain performance.
- Generate reports and provide regular updates on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory levels, material availability, on-time delivery, and supplier performance. Analyse data trends, identify root causes of issues, and propose actionable recommendations.

**Requirements of the Materials Planner**
- Proven experience as a **Materials Planner** or in a similar supply chain planning role.
- Strong knowledge of MRP systems and inventory management concepts.
- Proficiency in using ERP software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

**What you get in return**

Excellent salary

Flexible working

25 days holiday + Stats

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Gym membership

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ABMP008


  • Material Planner

    1 week ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom Blusource Full time

    **Materials Planner - 12 month contract - Loughborough - £22,000 - £28,000** Blusource are working on a unique opportunity to support one of the midlands most innovative manufacturing businesses. We are looking for a Materials Planner to join the business on an initial 12 month maternity cover, but with the business going through asustained period of...

  • Planner Buyer

    2 weeks ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom Probe Technical Recruitment Full time

    The Planner / Buyer will be responsible for purchasing and negotiating fabrication materials from one or more vendors in support of the site strategy. This requires evaluating vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers, a familiaritywith standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the manufacturing procurement...


  • Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Permanent Futures Full time

    We are looking for a skilled Materials Planning Lead to join our team at Permanent Futures.The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the material and packaging planners, leading the businesses materials and packaging portfolio, and developing and implementing strategies to improve supply chain efficiency.As a Materials Planning Lead, you will...


  • Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Permanent Futures Full time

    **About the Role**We are seeking an experienced Materials Manager to join our team at Permanent Futures, a leading global FMCG business. As a key member of our supply chain function, you will be responsible for managing our materials and packaging portfolio, leading a team of planners, and ensuring seamless communication with internal and external...

  • Production Planner

    2 weeks ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom ERSI Group Full time

    Would you like to join an exciting and expanding company? We are working on the HS2 project and have recently won another large contract so are expanding our team. ERSI Group are looking for a Production Planner to join our team on a permanent, full time basis at our factory in Loughborough. Initially you will be based at our factory in Ilkeston so need to...

  • Transport Planner

    2 weeks ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom Tarmac Full time

    **Job Introduction**: Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future. We are currently looking for a...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time

    Job title: Assistant Production Manager / Planner Job location:Loughborough / Leicestershire Shifts:Days **Salary**: £30-£35k Annum Hours per week:39 hours a week Start date: ASAP Duration:Permanent What's in it for you? *Work for a growing company with a strong order book *Free parking *Early finish on Fridays *Great Salary Client Summary: Our client is...


  • Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Linkster Recruitment Full time

    Linkster Recruitment Seeks Experienced Production PlannerWe are looking for an experienced Production Planner to join our team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production planning and coordination, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.Job Description:Coordinate production plans and ensure...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Harlow Bros Ltd Full time

    Position: Assistant Transport Planner Location: Harlow Bros Ltd, Long Whatton LE12 5DE **Salary**: Competitive Salary Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours of Work: 8am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm Friday Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Transport Planner to join our team in Harlow Bros Ltd, Long...

  • Production Planner

    2 weeks ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom Optima UK Inc Ltd Full time

    **Job Role**:Production Planner Location: Loughborough (LE12) **Salary**: Up to £38K (Dependant on experience) Working hours: 40 Hour Week **Job Type**: Full Time / Permanent A role has become available for a Production Planner at a well-established design business based in Loughborough (Leicestershire). Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be...

  • Resource Planner

    7 months ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom Kindeva Drug Delivery Careers Full time

    Kindeva Drug Delivery is on a mission to solve drug delivery challenges and change patients’ lives worldwide, and we are able to achieve this due to our innovative, collaborative team. If you want to grow your CDMO career and be a force for good, you will have everything you need to excel at Kindeva. With over a century of experience in combination product...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Danaher & Walsh Full time

    Civil Engineering Project Planner **Location**:Loughborough **Salary**:Competitive Danaher & Walsh is a long-established civil engineering contractor operating across the Midlands and East of England, which is experiencing ongoing growth. We are a long-established civil engineering contractor operating across the Midlands and East Anglia, who is...

  • Resource Planner

    7 months ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom Kindeva Drug Delivery Careers Full time

    Kindeva Drug Delivery Kindeva Drug Delivery is on a mission to solve drug delivery challenges and change patients’ lives worldwide, and we are able to achieve this due to our innovative, collaborative team. If you want to grow your CDMO career and be a force for good, you will have everything you need to excel at Kindeva. With over a century of experience...

  • Operational Scheduler

    4 weeks ago


    Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Logistica Professional Recruitment Full time

    Avoid traffic jams and enjoy a more flexible schedule as a Logistics Planner with our client in Loughborough.As a Logistics Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating production plans for one or multiple products, ensuring maximum performance and minimum delay, determining vehicle resource and raw materials, and liaising with 3rd party logistic...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited Full time

    Production Scheduler (Manufacturing) £35,000 - £43,000 + Bonus + Progression + Training + Overtime + Private Medical Insurance + 33 Days Holiday + Early Friday Finish + Company Benefits Loughborough Are you a Scheduler, Planner or Coordinator with a production background, looking for a varied role in a newly established specialist company that provides...

  • Production Scheduler

    2 months ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Production Scheduler (Manufacturing) £35,000 - £43,000 + Bonus + Progression + Training + Overtime + Private Medical Insurance + 33 Days Holiday + Early Friday Finish + Company Benefits Loughborough Are you a Scheduler, Planner or Coordinator with a production background, looking for a varied role in a newly established specialist company...


  • Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Permanent Futures Full time

    We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Planning Director to join our team at Permanent Futures. As a key leader in our supply chain function, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize our materials and packaging operations. You will also lead a team of planners, manage stakeholder relationships,...

  • Punch Programmer

    2 weeks ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom Optima UK Inc Ltd Full time

    **The company** Our client is an established Manufacturing Business that provide, Retail solutions for Point of Sale and Point of Purchase. They work with Major clients that you'd regularly see on the high street. The work they do is diverse and exciting with a real understandingof their client's vison on how you perceive their Brand. **The Role** -...


  • Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Linkster Recruitment Full time

    As a seasoned Production Planner, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our client's business. Reporting directly to the management team, your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement effective production plans, guaranteeing timely delivery of goods and raw materials. Your excellent organisational skills and ability...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Brush Group Full time

    **Main Responsibilities**: - Produce Electrical Design of Transformer and Reactor for up to 132kV Transformers as per Scope of Work. - Produce Bills of material and upload onto PDM system - Check and approve supplier offers and drawings. - Ensure that all designs and applied technology are compliant with the relevant technical, safety and environmental...