Material Planner

Are you an experienced Material Planner with a strong background in production or material planning within a manufacturing environment? Do you have strong MRP knowledge and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where effective planning, supplier relationships and continuity of supply are critical?

DENSO is a global mobility supplier developing advanced technology and components for leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide.

At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for OEMs across the off-highway construction, agricultural and power generation sectors.

The Role
As a Material Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring the factory is supplied with the appropriate materials to support production within a JIT manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient scheduling and expediting of materials, ensuring on-time delivery to maintain planned production flow and meet customer requirements.

You will work closely with external suppliers and internal teams across Purchasing, Quality, Engineering and Management, building effective relationships and proactively resolving material and supply issues.

The role will also involve monitoring supplier delivery performance, supporting effective inventory management and contributing to corrective and continuous improvement activities.

Working Hours & Benefits
Monday – Thursday: 8.30am – 5.00pm
Friday:
8.30am – 1.30pm

Benefits include:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
Permanent Health Insurance
Subsidised canteen
Discounted gym membership
Discounts across 100s of UK retailers
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible start/finish times
Staff car park

Key Responsibilities

Schedule and expedite materials in the short and long term using the company’s MRP system
Ensure on-time delivery of materials to maintain planned production flow and meet customer delivery requirements
Support the achievement of business objectives through effective inventory management
Monitor and report supplier OTIF performance
Work with suppliers and internal teams to improve supplier delivery performance
Create and complete corrective actions where required
Contribute to improvements in MRP functionality and processes in support of business targets
Build and maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
Work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Quality, Engineering and Management teams
Proactively progress chase materials and challenge discrepancies to minimise disruption to production

What We’re Looking For

Strong working knowledge of material and/or production planning
Good understanding of MRP principles and planning operations
Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to effectively prioritise competing demands
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders at all levels
Ability to build strong supplier relationships and effectively expedite materials to support production requirements
Resilient and proactive approach, with the confidence to challenge discrepancies and resolve day-to-day supply issues
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point Preferred  Experience & Qualifications

3–5 years’ experience in material and/or production planning
Previous experience working with MRP systems

Experience with in an automotive manufacturing or FMCG environment would be advantageous
Experience working within a fast-paced JIT manufacturing environment
Demonstrable experience of working with suppliers to support continuity of supply and right-first-time manufacturing

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Material Planner to join a global manufacturing organisation and play an important role in supporting production continuity, supplier performance and effective inventory management