Jobs in Witney Green

Materials Planner/Scheduler
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 dep on experience
Location: Stansted / Bishop's Stortford (Head Office Based)
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.15-5.15 Friday 8.15-12.45 (39 hours a week hours to be made up within the weekday) 
 
About the Materials Planner/Scheduler Role
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Materials Planner to join a busy head office team within a technical manufacturing and distribution environment.
This is primarily an administrative planning role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, numbers and schedules, and takes pride in keeping systems accurate and operations running smoothly.
You will play a key role in maintaining stock levels, supporting production planning and ensuring materials are available when required, using SAP and MRP systems on a daily basis.
Full training will be provided for the right individual.

Materials Planner/Scheduler Key Responsibilities

Maintain and update material planning data within SAP
Use MRP to generate and review material requirements
Monitor stock levels and highlight potential shortages
Assist in planning schedules to support production and customer demand
Produce reports and analyse stock data
Support purchasing with accurate planning information
Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth material flow
Maintain accurate records and planning documentation Materials Planner/Scheduler About You

Previous experience in a Materials Planning role is not essential. We are open to candidates from administrative, analytical or structured office-based backgrounds who demonstrate the right attitude and aptitude.
What is essential is:

A strong analytical mindset and comfort working with numbers and data
High levels of organisation and attention to detail
Confidence and self-assurance when working with senior leadership
The ability to communicate clearly and stand firm on planning requirements when necessary
A proactive, solutions-focused approach
A willingness to learn and develop within a structured business environment This Materials Planner/Scheduler role would suit someone who enjoys structured, process-driven work and wants to build a long-term career within supply chain or planning.
 
If you feel that you are the right person for this role please contact Heather