Materials Planner
Job in
Coventry, West Midlands, CV1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
Manpower Group (UK)
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Logistics Coordination, Procurement / Purchasing, Inventory Control & Analysis
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Materials Planner
Ansty Park, Coventry
£30.00 - £35.00 per hour DOE
Full Time | 36 Hours Per Week | Initial 3-6 Month Contract
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Materials Planner to join a leading defence manufacturing business based at Ansty Park, Coventry. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on supply chain professional to support critical material availability, manage supplier delivery schedules and expedite at‑risk deliveries within a fast‑paced operational environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Create, maintain and manage supplier delivery schedules.
- Obtain and track confirmed delivery dates from suppliers.
- Expedite overdue and high-priority materials.
- Monitor supplier performance and identify supply risks.
- Escalate shortages and delivery issues to minimise operational impact.
- Resolve late deliveries, shortages and documentation issues.
- Maintain accurate supplier communication and reporting records.
- Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.
- Work closely with Purchasing, Production Planning, Logistics and Operations teams.
- Previous experience within Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement or Supplier Expediting.
- Strong understanding of purchase orders, supplier schedules and delivery management.
- Experience using ERP systems and strong Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Able to prioritise and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
- Experience with in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace or defence environments would be highly advantageous.
- This role is subject to BPSS screening
. - Due to the nature of the work, applicants must meet the client's security and vetting requirements.
- Competitive hourly rate of £30.00- £35.00 per hour DOE
- Initial 3-6 month contract with potential for extension
- Opportunity to work within a leading defence manufacturing environment
- Immediate start available
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the Manpower Group website.
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