Materials Planner

Job Overview

Job Title:

Materials Planner

Reporting To:
Manager, Materials

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Tewkesbury, G

Moog Aircraft Group is looking for a Materials Planner to join our state‑of‑the‑art facility in Tewkesbury. In this critical role, you’ll ensure customer commitments are met by planning, coordinating, and controlling the flow of materials and work into our assembly operations within a low‑volume, high‑value environment.

• Plan, schedule, and release work orders into assembly in line with customer demand.
• Manage material availability to support production and on‑time delivery.
• Convert demand signals into actionable plans within ERP/MRP systems.
• Coordinate across manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics to resolve shortages and constraints.
• Monitor programme performance and proactively mitigate risks to delivery.
• Maintain accurate planning data and system integrity.
• Analyse and report on KPIs to support continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, influencing where necessary to meet business priorities.
• Continuously improve planning processes in line with lean principles.

• Experience in materials, production planning, or scheduling within manufacturing (aerospace desirable).
• Understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask.
• Confident communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data and KPIs.
• Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel).
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach.

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance, mental health support, and financial advice.
• Generous life assurance and company pension contributions (from 6%).
• Employee share options, free onsite parking, EV charging, and 24/7 gym facilities.