Can you spot a supply gap before it becomes a production crisis?

Role: Material Planner

Contract: Permanent Contract

Location: Lostock, Bolton (BL6)

Hours of Work: 8.30am – 5.00pm – Mon – Fri (40hrs)

Salary: £28,000pa

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Material Planner to join our dynamic team. Supporting the Contracts Manager in administering contracts and long term agreements. Provide a high level of service and ensure our contractual obligations are consistently met. To manage and procure inventory in line with customer forecasts. This position requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with various departments to meet production demands and maintain optimal inventory levels.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Receiving and processing customer forecasts & liaising with the purchasing team
• Daily team liaison, daily problem solving
• Order progressing and issuing weekly order updates to the contract’s admin teams
• Resolving gaps in supply
• Analysing delivery performance and issuing to both internal and external contacts
• Creating KPI’s
• Stock management and analysing actual vs forecast and any forecast discrepancies
• Aid in month end reporting
• Quoting/requesting prices for spot items where necessary
• Supporting other team members when workloads are high
• Respond to client queries in timely manner
• Produce & maintain a database for all customer parts and pricing
• Maintain stock levels in line with forecasts, company location, lead times & contractual obligations, ensuring correct amounts reserved
• Obtain quotes from suppliers for materials where necessary
• Monitor actual versus forecasted usage
• Challenge forecasts/slow & non-moving parts and request amendments to purchase orders, if necessary, to ensure continuity of supply and also to protect business cash flow
• Monitor incoming stocks and proactively inform clients & line manager of any potential delays
• Develop sound product knowledge to ensure opportunities are maximized
• Record customer interaction on CRM
• Cover customer accounts during colleague’s leave and travel
• Unearth additional prospects and value-added opportunities with clients
• Attend meetings with customer as and when required

What We’re Looking for:

• Proven experience in material planning or supply chain management is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in using material planning software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for collaboration with team members and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Eager to take on a key role in logistics? Join us and play an essential part in delivering quality service every day!

What is the Recruitment Process?

If this opportunity excites you, please send your CV to michelle.bastock@your-recruiters.co.uk or call us at 0116 467 0800 for more information. This position is available immediately.

Your Recruiters Limited are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive a response, with detailed feedback provided to those unsuccessful at the interview stage.