Materials Planner

Salary: £DOE - We are booking interviews next week! Please call or email for a slot

Key

Skills:

IFS ERP, MRP, Bill of Materials (BOM), Materials Planning, Production Planning, Obsolescence Control, Project Coordination,

Join Our Team as a Materials Planner and Drive Procurement to New Heights! Are you a meticulous Materials Planner with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Stafford and be a key driver of engineering excellence.

As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Materials Planner to contribute to our continued success.

So, what will you be doing as a Materials Planner?

• Deliver assigned tasks to meet agreed time, cost, and quality targets.
• Contribute to production planning meetings, resolving issues and negotiating manufacturing priorities.
• Extract and collate data from IFS for project reporting (e.g., cost to complete, project plans, sales reports).
• Liaise closely with Engineering, Projects, and Production to manage priorities and provide updates.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor project activities and shop orders, communicating material priorities to Production.
• Ensure accurate loading of engineering structures into IFS to generate correct manufacturing standard Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Plan and coordinate picking and kitting activities in line with Stores and Production capacity.
• Investigate and resolve shop order shortages.
• Maintain ERP data integrity and support system enhancements.
• Manage reject processes, identify root causes, and complete required ERP transactions.
• Control and monitor all aspects of Project MRP from implementation through to completion and shipment.
• Manage netting groups, progress purchase orders, track delivery performance, and elevate critical shortages.
• Conduct inventory management including lifecycle, ageing, and obsolescence control.
• Propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Transfer inventory between projects and classes, analysing and communicating cost impacts.
• Support stock takes and perpetual inventory counts.
• Undertake additional duties as required by Management.

What are we looking for in our next Materials Planner?

• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., IFS).
• Strong understanding of MRP systems, PMRP, and netting groups.
• Experience in project and materials management.
• Knowledge of complex, multi-level BOM structures.
• Understanding of project costing, standard costing, and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Familiarity with product development processes in engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Experience implementing change management within programme planning.
• Strong analytical and critical path analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and Access.
• GCSE Grade A*‑C / 9‑4 in Maths and English (or equivalent).

• Competitive Salary:
  Attractive compensation package based on experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, and retirement plans to support your well‑being.
• Professional Growth:
  Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Cutting‑Edge Projects:
  Engage in groundbreaking engineering projects that impact the industry.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic and innovative setting.

Showcase your expertise and passion for procurement. Submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and enthusiasm for joining our team in Cannock.

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy.