Materials & Production Planner: Path to Management

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

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.