Material Planner​/Administrator

Material Planner

Location:

Goole

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Rate: £16.36 per hour PAYE

Hours per week:

40 hours per week

Flexible hours (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Material Planner to join a dynamic supply chain and operations team. This is a pivotal role responsible for driving material demand planning, forecasting accuracy, and inventory optimisation across multiple projects and operational programmes.

Working closely with stakeholders across operations, commercial, project management, procurement, and supply chain functions, you will ensure materials are forecasted, planned, and scheduled effectively to support business requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels. You will play a key role in improving forecasting methodologies, enhancing planning processes, and supporting the transition towards greater automation and efficiency within the planning function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving complex planning challenges, and influencing operational performance through effective material management.

Key Responsibilities

Material Forecasting & Demand Planning

Develop, maintain and continuously improve material demand planning and forecasting processes.
Analyse demand signals and business requirements to create accurate and supportable material forecasts.
Work cross-functionally to understand inventory management systems and processes across the business.
Ensure forecasting methodologies and planning systems are effectively utilised to deliver high levels of forecast accuracy.
Support the ongoing development and optimisation of planning tools and processes.

Materials Planning & Scheduling

Plan and schedule material requirements to support operational activities and project delivery programmes.
Coordinate with operational teams, project managers, overhaul managers, and materials control functions to ensure material availability aligns with business needs.
Identify potential supply risks, escalate issues appropriately, and recommend mitigation actions.
Validate and maintain material delivery plans and associated purchase requirements.
Conduct root cause analysis on material shortages or planning issues and support effective resolution.

Integrated Material Planning

Support the coordination of material planning activities across the wider supply chain and operational value chain.
Collaborate with planning, operations, inventory management, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of forecasts and material requirements.
Contribute to integrated business planning (IBP) and sales, inventory and operations planning (SIOP) activities.

Reporting & Performance Management

Monitor and produce key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure planning effectiveness and forecasting accuracy.
Develop and maintain reports that support planning decisions and provide visibility to stakeholders.
Communicate planning insights and recommendations clearly to all levels of the organisation.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, planning processes, and inventory performance.
Support the implementation of best practices, planning methodologies, and system enhancements.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to maximise the effectiveness of ERP and planning systems.
Provide recommendations to leadership that drive operational efficiency and business performance.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Adhere to all company health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Promote a strong safety culture through personal accountability and active participation in safety initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and business conduct requirements.

Key Stakeholder Relationships

You will work closely with:

Operations Leadership Teams
Commercial Teams
Project Managers
Supply Chain & Procurement Teams
Inventory Management Teams
Planning & Forecasting Functions
Senior Business Stakeholders

Skills & Experience

Essential

Strong analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
Proven experience in material planning, demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning environments.
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