Senior Materials Planner

The Opportunity Senior Materials Planner to join our Planning team in Bristol. You will work closely with colleagues across Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Stores, Build and Test to manage material availability, resolve shortages and support the smooth flow of work through the manufacturing process. Key ResponsibilitiesRaise and maintain work orders to support the production plan.Release work orders into production following the appropriate approval process.Work with Stores and kitting teams to ensure materials are available in line with build schedules.Manage work-order part lists throughout the build and test process.Monitor material availability and resolve shortages in partnership with Production, Purchasing and other operational teams.Review and action MRP messages, including work-order amendment and cancellation requirements.Support engineering changes, concessions and deviation permits affecting active builds.Add additional material requirements to work orders when required, ensuring that requests are properly investigated and controlled.Maintain accurate planning information within the relevant MRP and business systems.Identify and communicate risks that could affect production schedules, customer delivery or revenue.Support the execution of the master production schedule.Act as a key point of contact for planning enquiries from Build and Test teams.Attend relevant production and gateway review meetings.Support the creation and continuous improvement of ..... full job details .....