Overview of the Role

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking to recruit an ambitious and motivated Materials and Manufacturing Planner to join our manufacturing team.

The Materials and Manufacturing Planner plays a key role in ensuring the effective planning of production activity and material availability across the manufacturing process. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining achievable production plans, coordinating material requirements, monitoring inventory levels, and working closely with procurement, manufacturing, stores, engineering, and operations teams to ensure customer demand is met on time and in full. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and organisational skills, experience working with planning systems, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and review production plans and schedules in line with customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Plan and coordinate material requirements to support manufacturing output and minimise shortages, delays, and excess stock.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with procurement and stores teams to ensure timely replenishment of raw materials and components.
• Use ERP, MRP, and planning systems to create, manage, and update manufacturing and material plans.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations teams to align schedules with production priorities and operational constraints.
• Identify potential supply or capacity risks and escalate issues in a timely manner, supporting recovery plans to reduce impact on delivery performance.
• Produce planning reports, schedule updates, and forecast information for relevant stakeholders and senior management.
• Review customer demand, work orders, and production requirements to ensure plans remain accurate and achievable.
• Support continuous improvement activities within planning, scheduling, and material control processes to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Maintain accurate master data, planning parameters, and records to support effective scheduling and reporting.
• Participate in planning and production meetings, providing clear updates on material status, schedule adherence, and key risks.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, and Health & Safety requirements at all times.