Material Planner

Material Planner

Ampthill

12-month contract

Paying up to £36,000 (DOE)

Please note - Due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance

Responsibilities:

• Reporting status to the Master Scheduler and highlighting areas where assistance is required and flagging any potential delays to production.
• Working closely with Manufacturing and Stores functions to ensure the production schedule is adhered to.
• Releasing of purchase requisitions in accordance with SLA's to ensure Procurement are able to place purchase orders to lead time.
• Co-ordinating shipments and returns to and from off-site locations.
• Have a good understanding of programme requirements, maintain action records, chase and expedite outstanding deliveries, highlight shortages and hold the internal customer to account.
• Problem solver with a positive attitude and good organisational skills.
• Utilising MRP reports and following actions in the supply chain to ensure material is ordered and delivered to meet production requirements.
• Prioritising kits to support build plans.

Experience required:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and supply chain processes.
• Experience working with complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Good working knowledge of SAP, including material management and purchase requisition processes.
• Experience running Line of Balance (LOB) reports and managing shop floor kitting activities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; macro knowledge is advantageous.
• Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.