Material Planner

At TR, part of Trifast plc, we’re more than fasteners—we’re the trusted partner behind some of the world’s most advanced industries. As a global leader in the design, engineering, manufacture, and supply of fastenings and Category ‘C’ components, we deliver smart, efficient solutions that enhance performance across major assembly operations. From Automotive to Smart Infrastructure and Medical Equipment, our focus on engineering excellence and streamlined supply keeps us at the forefront of progress. We are looking to recruit a Material Planner on a permanent basis to join our team based at our National Distribution Centre in Walsall (WS2 8DQ).

The Role

A detail-oriented and highly organised Material Planner. The Material Planner will be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials required for distribution and other business operations, optimising inventory levels, and contributing to the overall efficiency of our supply chain. This role requires close coordination with various departments, suppliers, and internal teams to meet business needs while maintaining cost efficiency and minimizing excess inventory.

Key tasks include:

• Plan and manage the timely procurement of materials, ensuring that they meet customer schedules, quality standards, and budgetary constraints.
• Collaborate with Sales, procurement, and logistics teams to forecast material requirements based on sales forecasts and historical data.
• Monitor material inventory levels and make recommendations to optimise stock, reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Develop and maintain accurate material schedules, ensuring alignment with manufacturing timelines.
• Liaise with suppliers/vendors to ensure the timely delivery of materials and resolve any supply chain issues.
• Analyse inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent shortages and excess stock.
• Review material shortages, expedite orders, and adjust inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Maintain accurate records of material transactions and forecasts, and generate regular reports on material usage, inventory levels, and procurement status.
• Maintain the gap between cost and sell by identifying opportunity for resourcing and defending requests for price increases
• Working with suppliers transport and internal teams to move product in the most cost effective way avoiding the use of express freight bringing goods in at the lowest landed cost.