Material Planner Scheduler

The Job Summary

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

Job type: Permanent

Location: Wrightbus

Closing date: Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 08:00

• 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.
• To 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.
• To 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.
• To help develop, maintain and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for self and team.
• To 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
• Ability to act as a member of a team
• Assertive
• Highly Driven
• Able and willing to work overtime if required
• Current driving license
• Good timekeeping and attendance records.

• 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

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