Material Planner

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short‑range systems to extended protection across the entire battle‑space, including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems, Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their careers with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well‑being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you – whether that’s part‑time hours, job sharing, home working, or flexing start and finish times, where possible we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Job title Materials Planner Location Belfast Type Permanent (4‑day week Mon‑Thur) Opportunity An immediate and exciting vacancy for a Materials Planner to work in a high‑tech and fast‑moving manufacturing environment. An ideal role for someone already in a Material / Manufacturing Planner role or possibly a graduate in Business Management, Information Technology, Manufacturing or Engineering. Responsibilities Assisting in the continued development of manufacturing planning and execution systems. Development and compilation of manufacturing KPIs in support of manufacturing improvements. Analysis of manufacturing activities in terms of adherence to schedules and performance against targets. Maintenance and management of parts supply through manufacturing systems. Providing training and support to manufacturing staff on manufacturing systems. Providing planning support to Work and Material Planning function. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should be educated to degree level – preferably in Business Management, Information Technology, Manufacturing or Engineering or a proven background as a Material / Manufacturing Planner. They must be able to follow projects and tasks through to completion. They must maintain a high standard of accuracy often under pressure to meet deadlines. They should be enthusiastic and motivated in their attitude to work. They should be confident to use their initiative with an innovative approach to problem solving. Knowledge of Manufacturing Systems and an understanding of the principles of Material Planning are desirable. Experience using ERP systems or similar. What We Can Offer We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market‑leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Flexibility Your health and well‑being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part‑time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. 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