Materials Planner

Materials Planner Gloucestershire Salary Dependent on Experience + Bonus + Excellent Benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more) Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally Employee Assistance Programme Generous employee referral scheme Generous bonus scheme Are you an experienced Materials Planner with a background in manufacturing and supply chain operations?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where planning, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Materials Planner to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring materials are available when needed, supporting production operations, and driving inventory performance across the business.

As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your skills within a global manufacturing environment. The Opportunity As a Materials Planner, you will take responsibility for end-to-end inventory planning, ensuring the efficient flow of materials from purchase requisition through to customer delivery.

You'll work closely with procurement, operations, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to maintain optimal inventory levels and support business objectives. This role offers the chance to influence inventory strategy, improve supply chain performance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Define and maintain inventory policies based on product segmentation and business requirements. Calculate and manage inventory parameters including: - Safety stock Reorder points Lot sizes Lead times Replenishment strategies Ensure timely replenishment of inventory through effective planning and purchase order management.

Coordinate material requirements and call-offs, ensuring purchase requisitions are converted into purchase orders in collaboration with purchasing teams. Work closely with buyers to improve supplier performance, focusing on: On-time delivery Lead time reduction MOQ optimisation Quality performance Supply chain flexibility Support internal stakeholders with inventory, material availability, and customer service-related enquiries. ...

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