Material Planner

Our client is looking for a Material Planner to work at a location in Portsmouth

Key Responsibilities for the position include:

• Create and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) based on production schedules, forecasts, and customer orders.
• Review Bill of Materials (BOM) and inventory levels regularly.
• Manage and monitor raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Liaise with logistics manager ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials.
• Track supplier performance and resolve supply shortages or delivery issues.
• Monitor lead times and adjust planning parameters as needed.
• Coordinate engineering changes and product phase-ins/phase-outs with minimal disruption.

Key Skills & Experience required for the position include:

• Strong understanding of supply chain, logistics, and inventory management principles.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.