Material Planner Scheduler- Service One

Material Planner Scheduler – All Service One

Wrightbus – Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Job type: Permanent
Location: Wrightbus
Closing date: Friday 16 Jan 2026 08:00
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.

Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe. We're looking for a Material planner scheduler to purchase material for the All Service One retail, repairs and warranty departments, always ensuring maximum availability of core stock items.

• Responsible for the procurement of materials via ERP System using Bill of material, MRP and purchase order requisitions for bus parts, rejects, re-buys, consumables, and service items
• Communicate purchase orders effectively to suppliers
• Schedule and expedite material into the group
• Report daily on constraints likely to affect sales backorders
• Attend and report to Purchasing Meetings on material shortages
• Work closely with the Commercial Buyers in relation to supplier KPI measurement
• Facilitate vendor reviews as required
• Monitor stock levels and maximise First Pick stock rates
• Liaise with Stores to ensure material is booked in correctly and that supplier quality is monitored
• Liaise with suppliers on delivery key performance indicators – such as delivery on time, delivery note and invoice queries, etc
• Help develop, maintain and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for self and team
• Report individual performance and set targets for improvement; also actively contribute to achieving departmental goals and objectives
• Participate in Stock Take or Cycle Counts if required
• Any other duties as requested by Senior Management from time to time

• 5 GCSE Grades A‑C to include Maths and English or equivalent
• OR proven extensive relevant experience of scheduling high volumes of material to meet demands
• Computer literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases
• Suitable experience in scheduling to a supply programme or dealing with large volumes of data
• Influencing/persuasive skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive in your role

• 4% discretionary bonus
• Life insurance
• Medicash scheme
• Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's
• Free car parking
• Canteen
• Career progression
• Professional development
• Flexitime

To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing – Motor Vehicle Manufacturing