Are you an experienced material planner with a keen eye for detail and a passion for supply chain efficiency? My client is looking for a Material Planner to manage the flow of materials and components, ensuring that production runs smoothly in their fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule and coordinate the supply of materials/components from suppliers and storage facilities to meet production demands.
- Day-to-day management of orders and deliveries, ensuring materials arrive on time.
- Maintain supplier stock and safety stock levels, addressing any material shortages that could affect production.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring stock levels and managing delivery schedules.
- Utilise Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to ensure data accuracy and troubleshoot issues.
- Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives and support quarterly meetings to evaluate performance.
- Support inventory checks to validate accuracy and assist with new product development (NPD) projects.
- Contribute to achieving key Material Planning and Planning KPIs, while continuously identifying areas for improvement.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Material Planning role, ideally within the drinks industry (preferred but not essential) or a similar fast-paced sector.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
- Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and solid numeracy capabilities.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite and good working knowledge of MRP systems.
- A team player with excellent problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset.
Interested? Apply directly here or contact Euan Shields on 07494205927 or email: eshields@hrcrecruitment.co.uk.
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