Material Planner

Northampton Business Directory; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company based in Wellingborough is seeking a Material Planner for a permanent position, offering a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for communicating with management, planning production tasks, liaising with suppliers, and managing inventory levels. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role and possess excellent communication and strong analytical skills. Competitive holiday allowance included.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience within a similar environment.
• Experience working as a Material/Production Planner within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with management and sales team regarding production demand.
• Plan production tasks and schedules to customer orders.
• Liaise with suppliers to negotiate purchase prices, secure quality materials and ensure timely deliveries.
• Manage inventory levels.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Job description

We are working with a reputable client based in Wellingborough (NN8) who require a

Material Planner

The position is a permanent role paying £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday: Day Shift (37.5 hours per week)

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Material/Production Planner within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with management and sales team regarding production demand
• Plan production tasks and schedules to customer orders.
• Liaise with suppliers to negotiate purchase prices, secure quality materials and ensure timely deliveries
• Manage inventory levels

Key Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Minimum of 2 years experience within a similar environment

If you are interested in the role or would like further information, please apply with an updated CV.