Material and Production Planner

Northampton Business Directory; Towcester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a materials and production planning specialist to join their team. This role offers the chance to work with a world-renowned manufacturer of hi-tech engineering products, with clear pathways for career progression. Candidates should have at least 2 years of planning experience in an engineering environment and be technically proficient in tools such as Excel and MRP systems. This position provides exposure to various aspects of the business, including engineering and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of planning experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical skills in MRP systems and Excel.
• Logical and methodical mindset with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process sales order data and quotes.
• Run the MRP system, analyze results and convert planned orders.
• Recommend strategic purchases based on inventory analysis.

Skills

Planning experience

Technical proficiency with Excel

Familiarity with MRP systems (SAP)

Production scheduling

Eager to learn and proactive

Tools

Excel

MRP (SAP)

Power BI

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a specialist in materials and/or production planning who is eager to learn and grow within a business, to be a part of world leading manufacturer of hi-tech engineering products. This is a company with sites across the country, and part of a business which is a global powerhouse; you’ll have the unique opportunity to be given the time to learn about all aspects of the business, with a clear pathway of progression into a management opportunity further down the line.

Reporting into the planning manager and working alongside an established group of materials and production planners, you will be exposed to both sides of the planning department, alongside other areas within the business, including stores, engineering, and inventory. Your responsibilities will include…

Responsibilities

1. Receive and process sales order data/quotes
2. Run and process the MRP system, analysing result and converting planned orders
3. Analyse inventory data, recommend strategic purchases and stock adjustments
4. Update BOM’s, approve ECN’s, and support new product development

What are we looking for?

• 2 years+ planning experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Technical proficiency with tools such as excel, MRP (SAP), power BI and material flow/production scheduling
• Personality: logical and methodical mindset, eager to learn and show proactiveness