Materials Planner in Wakefield

Materials Planner – Yorkshire Water

Apply to join our Supply Chain and Logistics team at the Yorkshire Water Logistics Centre.

• Starting salary £33,239 – £41,549 (depends on experience)
• Annual incentive bonus up to £1,000
• Up to 12 % pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra wellness day
• Life assurance 4× pensionable salary and other comprehensive benefits (health cash plan, critical illness, dental, etc.)

Location: Yorkshire Water Logistics Centre, Foxbridge Way, WF6 (pending relocation to Leeds, LS10)

Work type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday‑Friday. Hybrid working: 2‑3 days on site.

We are looking for: 2 Material Planners to support critical and low‑volume maintenance spares.

What we do

We provide clean water and wastewater services to more than 5 million people in Yorkshire, safeguarding the environment and supporting community welfare.

Role overview

As a Material Planner you will shape and embed the new Materials Planning & Logistics operating model, driving better inventory strategies, stock parameters, planning processes and performance insights to enhance availability, reduce waste and strengthen asset readiness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain availability of materials and spares to ensure operational continuity.
• Optimize stock levels, improve forecasting accuracy and create governance for critical spares.
• Champion best practices in materials planning and support adoption of new systems, metrics and decision‑making routines.
• Collaborate with supply planning, warehousing, logistics, engineering and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, Data Analytics, Logistics or related discipline.
• Depth of knowledge in inventory management, stock balancing and demand planning using data‑driven approaches.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain or materials planning, managing critical and non‑critical stock.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Desirable experience

• Supply chain operations, inventory management or materials planning.
• Order management, replenishment logic, warehouse operations and logistics.
• Analysis and interpretation of operational and stock data.
• Proactive monitoring & reporting of stock performance, usage, trends and variances.
• Support stock reconciliations, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder management across operations, engineering, procurement and commercial functions.
• Simplifying data into clear, actionable recommendations.

Additional benefits

• Experience in the water industry or other high‑criticality environments.
• Experience with supply chain systems and improving stock availability.
• Track record of reducing overstocks and unplanned shortages.
• Improved alignment between warehouses, engineering and planning functions.

If you have the experience and want to deliver exceptional service while protecting the environment, apply today to discover what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer.

Application procedure

Apply online, attach CV and covering letter outlining how your skills match this role. A competency‑based interview and a short practical assessment will follow.

Closing date: 27th January 2026

All roles require pre‑employment checks and may include a Basic Disclosure Check, security vetting, medical questionnaire and further medicals if required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you have an accessibility need, disability or condition that requires adjustments, please include this information in your application.

Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date.