Materials Planner

Job title:
Materials Planner

Job location:
Basildon

Salary:
£41,900+
(£20.68ph)

Hours per week:
39

Duration:
Permanent

Start date:
End of August

Client Summary:
A leading, well recognised global manufacturer of Agricultural machinery

Key Duties:
* Manage a dedicated portfolio of internal and external suppliers, taking ownership of a
defined catalogue of material and part numbers.
* Liaise and manage our supply base ensuring good lines of communication are
developed and maintained to provide continuity of supply
* Monitor material requirements generated from customer tractor orders, ensuring all
required parts are delivered to site in line with production schedules.
* Handle daily component shortages for MBU activities ensuring prompt delivery of
scheduled material requirements.
* Liaise with suppliers on a daily basis to obtain delivery commitments and proactively
follow up on outstanding orders.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure parts are
prioritised and delivered on time.
* Communicate effectively with internal departments including Production, Quality,
Warehouse and Manufacturing to resolve material-related queries.
* Investigate and escalate potential supply issues, working with suppliers and internal
stakeholders to minimise disruption to production.
* Maintain accurate records and update planning information within the company's
ERP/MRP system.
* Engage appropriate transport methods to meet delivery deadlines
* Track supplier performance and provide regular updates on delivery status and any
potential risks.
* Look continuously for opportunities to improve. Propose and implement solutions in
order to guarantee deliveries on time, without extra transportation cost and reducing our
inventory.
* Prepare analytical reports when required
* Respond promptly to material shortages, missing parts or delivery concerns to support
uninterrupted production.
* Occasionally visit the shop floor to investigate material issues, locate missing parts and
work collaboratively with operational teams to resolve problems.
* Ensure all administrative tasks relating to material planning and supplier
communication are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

Person Profile/Experience:
* Previous experience in a Materials Planner, Supply Planner, Production Planner or
Inventory Planner role.
* Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Strong understanding of MRP/ERP planning systems.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships
internally and externally.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
* A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications:
Driving Licence

Contact Information: James Bell
Email: (url removed)