Material Planner

Kinetic PLC are proud to be supporting one of our clients in the recruitment of a Material Planner to join their team at their Peterborough site. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to gain hands‑on experience supporting the planning team with essential supply chain and materials operations.

• Monday to Friday
• 39 hours per week
• Hybrid role – usually 2 days per week working from home

• Initial 9‑month contract with potential for extension
• £13.80 per hour

• Checking daily material planning panels to ensure there is enough stock to meet production and customer demand.
• Creating and releasing purchase orders so products and materials arrive when they're needed.
• Reviewing supplier order boards and keeping internal planning systems updated with the latest information.
• Adjusting and rescheduling purchase orders to help improve delivery times and support the wider supply chain.
• Providing accurate, up‑to‑date information to the Customer Order Management team so they can plan customer orders correctly.
• Attending regular end‑to‑end planning meetings to review outstanding orders and discuss upcoming requirements.
• Maintaining strong communication with plant and warehouse teams to make sure lead time information is accurate and reliable.

• Reporting any accidents, hazards or safety concerns as soon as they arise.
• Following all health and safety procedures, policies and site rules.
• Completing any required HSE training to ensure safe working practices.

• Competitive pay at £13.80 per hour for 39 hours per week.
• Hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week.
• Valuable experience in materials planning and supply chain operations.
• Exposure to a structured, professional environment in a globally recognised company.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the organisation.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build hands‑on experience within a globally recognised company, supporting the planning team with essential supply chain and materials operations.

If you're organised, motivated and have a strong eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you!

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and reviews all submissions. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted, but their CV will be retained for consideration against future opportunities.