Material Planner

Material Planner Employment type: Full-time, permanent About the role We are working in partnership with a leading manufacturing organisation to recruit a highly organised and proactive Logistics Planner / Material Planner. This is a key role within the supply chain team, responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling materials and logistics to support production schedules and customer demand. You will ensure that the right materials are in the right place at the right time, while maintaining efficiency and managing costs. Key Responsibilities Material Planning Create and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) based on production schedules, forecasts, and customer orders Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) and inventory levels on a regular basis Manage raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to maintain optimal stock levels Liaise with the logistics/ purchasing teams to ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials Track supplier performance and resolve any shortages or delivery issues Monitor lead times and adjust planning parameters where required Coordinate engineering changes and product phase-ins/phase-outs with minimal disruption Logistics Planning Schedule inbound and outbound shipments to meet production and customer timelines Work closely with logistics providers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to manage transport requirements Ensure compliance with domestic and international shipping regulations and documentation Optimise transport costs while maintaining service levels Track shipment status and take action to resolve delays Maintain accurate delivery calendars and proactively communicate any changes Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate with production, warehouse, procurement, quality, and sales teams Provide materials status updates in daily/weekly production meetings Contribute to capacity planning and production scheduling Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain Systems & Reporting Generate and analyse reports on inventory, material usage, delivery performance, and logistics costs Investigate root causes of planning or delivery issues and support corrective actions Assist with the implementation or improvement of planning tools and systems Key Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and inventory management principles Previous experience in a Logistics Planner, Materials Planner, or similar role Experience using ERP/MRP systems Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Confident communicator able to work cross-functionally Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities High attention to detail and accuracy