Materials Planner

Location: Filton

Materials Planner

Location:

Bristol
Contract Rate: £24.60 per hour (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 6 Months

Play a Key Role in Keeping Rail Projects Moving

Are you an experienced materials professional with strong supply chain expertise? This is your chance to join a fast-paced rail project environment where your planning and organisational skills will ensure critical components and materials are available when needed.

The Role

As a Materials Planner, you’ll be responsible for ensuring optimum material availability for major rail maintenance projects. Using MRP/ERP systems, you’ll plan, track, and manage stock levels, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase order requisitions in line with delegated authority and purchasing procedures.

• Place material orders through SAP and maintain accurate BOM trackers daily.

• Monitor forward planning needs and ensure orders meet lead times.

• Expedite purchases and manage risk items, liaising with project engineers to flag potential issues.

• Complete repair/return schedules and coordinate delivery and collection dates with suppliers and stores.

• Track stock usage against forecasts, investigate discrepancies, and adjust inventory promptly.

• Monitor daily stock order reports and place orders as required.

• Resolve invoice queries efficiently and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supply chain or materials management role.

• Strong knowledge of purchase order management and BOM maintenance.

• Proven ability to liaise with suppliers and manage performance.

• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office (Excel essential) and SAP experience.

• Familiarity with inventory control techniques (min/max, stock scheduling).

• Background in engineering-based purchasing or materials management (rail industry knowledge desirable).

• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure to meet KPIs