https://jobs.co.uk/job/material-planner-expeditor-escape--8608d81a-e58c-4881-999d-0509acaa09ed RSS feed for Material Planner / Expeditor at Escape. en-gb Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:56:39 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/material-planner-expeditor-escape--8608d81a-e58c-4881-999d-0509acaa09ed https://jobs.co.uk/job/material-planner-expeditor-escape--8608d81a-e58c-4881-999d-0509acaa09ed Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:52:31 GMT Location: Falkirk | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Escape Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established manufacturing organisation with the recruitment of a Material Planner/Expeditor to join their Procurement and Materials team.This is a key role within the supply chain function, responsible for ensuring materials are available when required to support production schedules. Working closely with suppliers and internal teams, you will play an important role in keeping materials flowing, resolving issues and ensuring production can continue without disruption.This is a hands-on, fast-paced role, ideal for someone who enjoys supplier communication, problem-solving and taking ownership.Reporting to the Material Manager, you will be responsible for:Running MRP outputs and converting requirements into purchase ordersRaising, maintaining and updating purchase orders in line with production demandExpediting supplier deliveries and proactively managing shortagesBuilding strong relationships with suppliers to improve communication and delivery performanceWorking closely with Production, Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure materials are available when requiredIdentifying and escalating potential material issues before ... Permanent