Material Planner

Material Planner / Analyst

Full‑Time | Permanent

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

We are looking for an organised and analytical Material Planner / Analyst to join a fast‑paced manufacturing environment within the automotive supply sector. Working as part of the MP&L team, you will play a key role in ensuring material availability aligns with customer demand while supporting production continuity and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong planning skills, advanced Excel capability, and experience working within a dynamic manufacturing or automotive environment.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, adaptable, and confident communicating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

• Support daily communication with customers regarding schedule changes and delivery requirements
• Ensure material inventory levels meet customer demand and production schedules
• Forecast demand using sales forecasts and customer scheduling information
• Coordinate with internal production and subcontract supply teams to maintain continuity of supply
• Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions and operational capacity
• Minimise obsolete stock and reduce business liability
• Liaise closely with warehouse and logistics teams to coordinate dispatches and deliveries
• Create and maintain regular reports, data analysis, and planning updates
• Convert and manipulate customer schedules from portals, spreadsheets, and emails into internal planning formats
• Communicate any customer demand changes or supply constraints across departments

• Has previous experience in a material planning, supply chain, or analyst role
• Ideally has experience within the automotive or manufacturing sector
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Can manage priorities effectively and work independently
• Is analytical, detail‑oriented, and proactive in problem‑solving
• Is flexible and adaptable to changing business demands

• Previous experience in a similar planning or analyst role
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and reporting capability
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines effectively
• Good organisational and time‑management skills

• Automotive industry experience
• Experience working with customer scheduling systems and forecasting tools

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
• Permanent full‑time opportunity
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing business
• Career development opportunities within supply chain and operations

If you are a driven and detail‑focused planning professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.