Materials Planner

Our client, a leading business within the security space, is seeking a proactive, hands-on Materials Planner to join their friendly and supportive team at their premises in Sandbach. As Materials Planner you will assist the Supply Chain department with the planning and purchasing functions within the business. This is an exciting time to join a growing business with a fantastic, collaborative culture

Responsibilities:

• Communicating with suppliers about order status, delivery schedules, and any potential issues.
• Obtain quotes and lead times from suppliers for materials and services
• Manage the supply of materials, - co-ordinating with suppliers and internal departments to ensure the timely and cost-effective availability of goods required for operations
• Raise and issue purchase orders, ensure order acknowledgements are received
• Check all PO's issued and PO acknowledgements for price and delivery date accuracy
• Monitor delivery timescales and update the MRP system and the team with any changes to requested delivery date
• Expedite purchase orders where necessary
• Request PODs for orders received and GRN where necessary
• Update prices in the MRP system as required
• Add/update vendor details to the MRP system as required
• General administration support to the team
• Any other ad hoc duties as required within the department

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Materials Planning or Supply Chain role
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment, with a clear understanding of how material availability directly impacts operational performance.
• Strong working knowledge of supply chain planning principles, including MRP, lead time management, safety stock control, and demand alignment.
• Confident in managing supplier relationships, with the ability to challenge, escalate and hold suppliers accountable to agreed delivery schedules and performance standards.
• Demonstrates a proactive mindset with a strong sense of urgency
• Experienced in using ERP/MRP systems to manage material requirements, purchase orders, and inventory data

Benefits

• Salary- 35,000- 45,000
• Free Lunch every Friday
• Free onsite parking
• Free EV Charging points
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Supportive team with a genuinely nice culture