Senior Materials Planner

Senior Materials Planner

Competitive Salary

Monday – Friday / Days

Wrexham

We are looking for a Senior Materials Planner to join our client’s team based in Wrexham on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Materials Manager, this highly demanding role requires the successful candidate to be assertive and have a high degree of self‑motivation. You will support the Materials Manager in the day to day running of the department.

• Management
  • Support the Materials Manager in the day to day running of the Materials Planning Department.
  • Supervise and support a small team of Materials Planners whilst also completing Materials Planning duties.
• Demand Forecasting & Planning
  • Ability to interpret forecasts and historical data.
  • Use of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems to align material availability with production schedules.
• Inventory Management
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess.
  • Familiarity with inventory control techniques like JIT (Just‑In‑Time), EOQ (Economic Order Quantity), and safety stock calculations.
• ERP/MRP System Proficiency
  • Skilled in systems like SAP, or other ERP platforms.
  • Able to generate and analyse reports to support decision‑making.
• Supplier Coordination
  • Strong communication with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
  • Ability to negotiate lead times and manage supplier performance.
• Problem‑Solving & Agility
  • Quick thinking to resolve material shortages, delays, or quality issues.
  • Adaptable to changes in production plans or market demand.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Use of Excel, Power BI, or similar tools to analyse trends and performance.
  • Ability to present data clearly to stakeholders.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with production, procurement and logistics.
  • Understand the broader impact of material planning decisions.

• Experience of supervising and managing small teams is an essential part of the role.
• Extensive experience working as a Materials Planner previously and of stock optimisation.
• Previous SAP knowledge is preferred alongside strong computer literacy.
• Be resilient and have a strong sense of urgency to succeed within this challenging but rewarding role.
• The role will be joining an established team and therefore you will need to fit into this whilst bring new ideas, ambition and drive.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and lead times.
• Knowledge of bill of materials and routing.
• Detail orientated and organised.
• Proactive and forward thinking.
• Strong communicator across all levels.

• Company pension scheme
• Support with career progression and development
• Company pension scheme
• Medical insurance and dental care schemes
• Access to the company’s healthy living centre
• Access to company reward hub
• 33 days annual leave

To apply please call gap personnel Wrexham branch on alternatively, send your CV to re

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Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.