Materials Planner

Materials Planner | Poole | £30,000

A global market-leading manufacturing company is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Materials Planner to support production and service operations from its Poole site.

This is a fast-paced, delivery-critical role responsible for executing the day-to-day supply chain plan, ensuring material availability, and maintaining system accuracy across MRP and ERP processes. Working closely with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, and Operations teams, the Materials Planner will play a key role in keeping manufacturing running smoothly and on schedule.

This position is ideal for a proactive supply chain or planning professional who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys working with data, and is confident managing suppliers and priorities under pressure.

You''ll benefit from:
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Early finish Fridays
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing development opportunities

Key responsibilities:
• Run and manage MRP to generate accurate purchasing requirements
• Convert demand signals into timely and accurate purchase orders
• Actively manage supplier order books to meet required delivery dates
• Expedite late or critical orders to protect production and service schedules
• Maintain optimal stock levels across production parts, spares, and consumables
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and system anomalies
• Support stock accuracy and cycle count processes
• Track purchase order status and manage call-off orders
• Work closely with Warehouse, Production, and Service teams to prioritise demand
• Provide clear visibility of shortages and recovery plans
• Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, shortages, and returns
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data including lead times, MOQs, and pricing
• Produce reports on shortages, overdue orders, and supplier performance

Experience required:
• Experience in a purchasing, materials planning, or supply chain role
• Background within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Experience managing stock, expediting orders, and coordinating suppliers
• Confident working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Skills required:
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Proactive, resilient, and solution-focused approach
• Strong IT skills, particularly with planning and reporting data
• SAP Business One experience would be advantageous
• CIPS Level 3 (or working towards) would be beneficial

This role is ideal for an organised and driven Materials Planner looking to play a key role in maintaining supply chain performance and supporting production delivery within a growing manufacturing business.

Please call Ellie at Rubicon for more information on (phone number removed).