Material Planner

Immediate start – 6‑month contract (hybrid after training). Support a busy planning team as an Expeditor, liaising with suppliers, tracking shipments and managing POs. Ideal for candidates with logistics or supply chain experience seeking a dynamic, detail-driven role.

Material Planning – First Fit Expeditor

Peterborough

Salary: £15.38 per hour

6-month contract

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our client’s fast-paced supply chain operation on a 6-month assignment, with the potential for extension. Based in Peterborough, this role offers an initial onsite training period (approx. 3 weeks), followed by a hybrid model (3 days onsite).

Why join our client?

• Well-established, global organisation
• Structured onboarding and training
• Hybrid working after initial period
• Opportunity to develop supply chain expertise
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Role overview:
 

You will support the First Fit Planning team as an Expeditor, ensuring efficient coordination between suppliers and internal teams. This role is ideal for someone highly organised with strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset.

Key responsibilities:

• Validate shipment plans with suppliers
• Maintain a 5-day rolling shipment schedule
• Manage inbound purchase orders and track deliveries
• Support daily and weekly review meetings
• Assist with supplier performance and lead time improvements
• Reconcile order boards for critical suppliers and parts
• Provide updates on inventory and backorder recovery
• Support excess inventory and demand balancing activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with quality and HSE standards

What we’re looking for:

• 1–4 years’ experience in logistics, supply chain or similar
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator with a customer-focused approach
• Ability to manage complex and fast-moving information

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

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