Materials Planning Support III

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Witham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company based in Witham, UK, is seeking a Materials Planning Support III to manage material supply and production schedules. The role involves creating effective plans while ensuring on-time delivery and collaborating closely with manufacturing and logistics teams. The ideal candidate will have at least a year of planning experience, a solid understanding of ERP systems, and communication skills. Competitive benefits like 25 days of holiday, bonuses, and pension matching are offered.

Benefits

25 Days Paid Holiday + Bank Holidays

Annual Bonus

Pension Contribution double match up to 10%

Life Assurance 4 X Salary

Christmas Voucher

Sharesave Scheme

Enhanced Maternity leave

Expert Support for Health

Independent Free Mortgage Advice

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in planning, preferably in production planning.
• Good understanding of ERP & Microsoft Office software.
• SAP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create manufacturing and material supply plans.
• Ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Manage execution of plans.
• Raise Manufacturing and Purchase Requisitions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Planning

Inventory Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

5 GCSEs grade A-C (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Job Title: MATERIALS PLANNING SUPPORT III

Posting Start Date: 1/21/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Job Overview:

This position reports to the Site Material Planning Manager. At TE Connectivity, the Materials Planning Team are responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of material through the production cycle. The planning team determine quantity and order date for materials to meet production or engineering schedules, initiate purchase or production requisitions compliant with supply agreements, and develop the schedule to be used in the production facility based on forecasts and historical analysis.

The Planner will be responsible for creating manufacturing and material supply plans which achieve customer satisfaction and cost objectives. He or she will be fully responsible for the delivery performance of its products, as well as the control of the related inventory. Working in conjunction with other members of the Planning team, and closely with other departments such as Manufacturing, logistics and Procurement Teams, this role supports Sales and Operations Planning processes.

Job Requirements:

• Make commitments to customer orders based on a robust material supply and capacity plan.
• Be responsible for the on time delivery performance towards customers.
• Establish lead times of each operation to meet shipping dates and commitments according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Manage execution of plans.
• Raising of Manufacturing Orders.

Job Requirements Continued:

• Raising of Purchase Requisition.
• Capacity Planning.
• Inventory Management.
• Provide Planning support for new Projects in the factory.
• Support & drive continuous improvement ethos and methodology across the organisation.
• Pro-active and responsive to customer (internal and external) requirements.

What your background should look like:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in planning required (production planning in a dynamic manufacturing environment preferred but not compulsory).
• 5 GCSE’s grade A-C (or equivalent).
• Computer literate, with a good understanding of ERP & Microsoft Office software.
• SAP knowledge preferred.

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to make decisions, solve problems and work efficiently in a time pressured environment.
• Combines analytical approach to identifying improvement opportunities, with innovative ways to add value.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player.

TE Benefits:

• 25 Days Paid Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Annual Bonus.
• Pension Contribution double match up to 10%.
• EAP.
• Life Assurance 4 X Salary.
• Christmas Voucher.
• Sharesave Scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity leave.
• Expert Support from Peppy Health for Menopause, Fertility, and Men’s Health.
• Independent Free Mortgage Advice.

Competencies

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Inclusion
• Innovation
• Teamwork