Material Planner | £30 - 40k + 10 - 15% Bonus | West Lancashire

Materials Planner | Package c.£30,000 - £40,000 + 10 - 15% Bonus | Major Supplier & Distributor Lancashire Based (Hybrid)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Materials Planner to join a rapidly upscaling distribution business who lead the field in their market. This steadfast business supplies a diverse range of engineering related products and services from 1000s of suppliers throughout EMEA and the Far East across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. Due to growth and expansion within the business and ambitious growth plans to multiply business revenue, these hires will play an instrumental role in bolstering the firms global regional and global supply chain operations.

In a bid to optimize their ever-expanding supply chain and portfolio of suppliers, this major distributor seeks a Materials Planner to ensure they are supplying the right quantity, of the right product, of the right quality at the right time, every time! This is an exciting and dynamic role responsible for a broad variety of tasks to support a highly functioning and ever-growing supply chain team. The role will encompass demand forecasting, materials planning, inventory optimization and management - to facilitate this the successful candidate will cultivate strong relationships with suppliers, in bound logistics and freight management. These positions will play a key role in maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally to ensure the supply of products meets demand, sales statistics and OTIF metrics.

The role is offering a package of c.£30,000 - £40,000 DOA + a 10 - 15% Bonus. Based in West Lancashire, commutable from Liverpool, Wigan, Bolton, Warrington, Blackburn, Preston, St Helens, Greater Manchester etc on site (c.1/2x hybrid day).

Materials Planner Responsibilities:

• Deep understanding of materials planning, inventory management, and the fundamentals of supply chain management. This results-focused professional has demonstrated success in the field of materials planning.
• Enhance demand forecasting through advanced demand forecasting models, aiming to precisely anticipate sales needs and reduce instances of stock shortages.
• Optimize delivery timelines and ordering processes, and keep a close watch on transportation expenses to ensure cost efficiency and minimize the use of expedited shipping.
• Utilize analysis of past data, market trends, and customer projections alongside forecasts to make well-informed choices about material needs.
• Manage inventory levels diligently to reduce surplus and outdated materials, while maintaining sufficient stock to accommodate demand changes.
• Top of Form
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and distributors. Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.

Materials Planner Required Experience:

• Experience in supply chain planning, material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
• Management of A&B Class SKU availability.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain management software and the operations of a distribution business.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to take up a newly created position during an exciting period of transformation. If you have several years of experience in material planning / supply chain this could be a great next step for your career progression with ample opportunity to grow financially with a business which is rapidly upscaling!

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