At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure smooth material flow by managing purchase orders and supplier relationships.
- Company: Join a thriving manufacturing business with global reach.
- Benefits: Earn up to £41,000 with a generous benefits package and career growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a stable role with opportunities for development and progression.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team in a modern manufacturing environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain or materials planning is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
A manufacturing business in the Stoke-on-Trent area is seeking a Materials Planner. The role ensures uninterrupted material availability by converting MRP demand into accurate purchase orders, maintaining reliable ERP data, and supporting production, purchasing and supply chain teams.
Why Join?
- An exciting opportunity within a successful and expanding business
- Part of a wider group with international / global reach
- Work alongside a talented, supportive and experienced team
- Excellent benefits package
- Generous salary up to £40,000 plus great benefits
- A stable organisation offering long-term career potential
- Varied role with exposure across purchasing, supply chain and production
- Modern manufacturing environment with ongoing improvement initiatives
Key Responsibilities
- Raise, amend and issue Purchase Orders accurately and on time
- Liaise proactively with suppliers, chase open orders and manage delivery expectations
- Review MRP recommendations and action accordingly
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Maintain Master Data within MRP/ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and integrity
- Support the review and development of supplier and departmental KPIs
- Escalate supplier negotiations where required
- Identify and support cost-saving opportunities
- Assist in sourcing new suppliers to support supply chain and business objectives
- Support NPI and technical projects when required
- Work closely with material planning and production planning to ensure raw materials are available at the right time and in the right quantities
- Improve internal communication and manage relationships within the team
- Maintain accurate supplier records and contact databases
- Support month-end reporting and purchase ledger reconciliation
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing function
- Assist with supplier performance reviews and scorecarding
Requirements & Experience
- Open-minded, adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced SME environment
- Experience in a purchasing, buying, materials planning or supply chain role
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
- Competent with MRP/ERP systems and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
- Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Proactive problem-solving approach
Generic Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Stable, long-established business
- Standard full-time working hours
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £41,000
- Generous benefits package
- Stable, long-term opportunity
- Broad exposure across the business
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