At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure materials are ready for production and manage supply chain performance.
- Company: Leading Aerospace and Defence client with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team and make a real impact in defence manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Experience in materials planning or supply chain management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our leading Aerospace and Defence client is looking for a Material Planner to join its Production Operations team at Ampthill.
This role is responsible for ensuring materials are available to support production schedules across complex defence manufacturing programmes.
Working closely with Manufacturing, Stores, Procurement and the Master Scheduler, you ll manage material availability, monitor supply chain performance and ensure production plans remain on schedule.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong materials planning or supply chain background who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities Report material status to the Master Scheduler, highlighting shortages and potential production delays.
Work closely with Manufacturing and Stores to ensure production schedules are achieved.
Raise purchase requisitions in SAP in line with agreed service level agreements.
Coordinate material shipments and returns between on-site and off-site locations.
Monitor programme material requirements and expedite outstanding deliveries.
Identify material shortages and proactively resolve supply issues.
Utilise MRP reports to ensure materials are ordered and delivered to support production.
Prioritise production kits in line with manufacturing build plans.
Maintain action trackers and ensure stakeholders are accountable for delivering actions.
Support continuous material flow across multiple ...
Material Planner employer: Mane Contract Services
Mane Contract Services is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Northern Ireland where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities to enhance their skills in lean manufacturing and heavy equipment engineering. The company fosters a supportive culture that values teamwork and encourages employees to contribute to meaningful projects that drive efficiency and excellence in manufacturing.
