Materials Planner

Our client, a leading business within the security space, is seeking a proactive, hands-on-Materials Planner-to join their friendly and supportive team at their premises in-Sandbach. As Materials Planner you will assist the Supply Chain department with the planning and purchasing functions within the business. This is an exciting time to join a growing business with a fantastic, collaborative culture

Responsibilities:

• Communicating with suppliers about order status, delivery schedules, and any potential issues.
• Obtain quotes and lead times from suppliers for materials and services
• Manage the supply of materials, - co-ordinating with suppliers and internal departments to ensure the timely and cost-effective availability of goods required for operations
• Raise and issue purchase orders, ensure order acknowledgements are received
• Check all PO''s issued and PO acknowledgements for price and delivery date accuracy
• Monitor delivery timescales and update the MRP system and the team with any changes to requested delivery date
• Expedite purchase orders where necessary
• Request PODs for orders received and GRN where necessary
• Update prices in the MRP system as required
• Add/update vendor details to the MRP system as required
• General administration support to the team
• Any other ad hoc duties as required within the department

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Materials Planning or Supply Chain role
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment, with a clear understanding of how material availability directly impacts operational performance.
• Strong working knowledge of supply chain planning principles, including MRP, lead time management, safety stock control, and demand alignment.
• Confident in managing supplier relationships, with the ability to challenge, escalate and hold suppliers accountable to agreed delivery schedules and performance standards.
• Demonstrates a proactive mindset with a strong sense of urgency
• Experienced in using ERP/MRP systems to manage material requirements, purchase orders, and inventory data
  
  

Benefits

• Salary- -35,000- -45,000
• Free Lunch every Friday
• Free onsite parking
• Free EV Charging points
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Supportive team with a genuinely nice culture