Materials Planner

Materials Planner Ansty Park, Coventry 30.00 - 35.00 per hour DOE Full Time 36 Hours Per Week Initial 3-6 Month Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Materials Planner to join a leading defence manufacturing business based at Ansty Park, Coventry. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on supply chain professional to support critical material availability, manage supplier delivery schedules and expedite at-risk deliveries within a fast-paced operational environment. Key Responsibilities:Create, maintain and manage supplier delivery schedules.Obtain and track confirmed delivery dates from suppliers.Expedite overdue and high-priority materials.Monitor supplier performance and identify supply risks.Escalate shortages and delivery issues to minimise operational impact.Resolve late deliveries, shortages and documentation issues.Maintain accurate supplier communication and reporting records.Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.Work closely with Purchasing, Production Planning, Logistics and Operations teams.About You:Previous experience within Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement or Supplier Expediting.Strong understanding of purchase orders, supplier schedules and delivery management.Experience using ERP systems and strong Excel skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.Able to prioritise and work independently in a fast-paced environment.Experience within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace or defence ..... full job details .....