Material Planner

Job Title: Material Planner Location: Poole, Dorset Pay Rate: £(phone number removed) + Benefits Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent A growing manufacturing business is looking for an organised and proactive Material Planner to join their team. This is a busy, hands-on position where you’ll play a key role in keeping materials moving through the business to support production and customer demand. The successful Material Planner will be someone who enjoys problem-solving, managing priorities, and working closely with suppliers and internal teams in a fast-moving engineering environment. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of MRP outputs, ensuring purchasing requirements are generated accurately and aligned with demand Convert demand requirements into timely purchase orders to maintain consistent material flow Manage supplier schedules, expediting orders where required to minimise production disruption Monitor supply risks and take proactive action to protect delivery performance Maintain stock levels across production materials, consumables, and spare parts Investigate stock discrepancies and support ongoing stock accuracy processes Raise, manage, and track purchase orders while maintaining accurate system data Work closely with production, warehouse, and service teams to manage shortages and priorities Provide regular updates on material availability, risks, and recovery plans Build strong supplier relationships and support supplier performance improvements Maintain accurate information within MRP/ERP systems including lead times, pricing, and order updates Produce reports relating to shortages, overdue orders, and supplier performance Essential Skills Previous experience as a Material Planning, Supply Chain Coordinator, Planner, Buyer, or within a similar supply chain role Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems SAP system experience Experience managing suppliers, expediting orders, and stock control Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills across internal departments and external suppliers Desirable Experiene Experience supporting production planning activities Knowledge of inventory control and material scheduling Benefits Permanent full-time position Supportive manufacturing environment Stable and growing business Opportunity to develop within the Supply Chain Coordinator role If you’re an experienced Material Planner who wants to be part of a business that values people and progress, apply directly or call Kate at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed) for more information