Material Planner

Material Planner

• Office Location: Oxford
• Sector: Manufacturing

We are seeking a Material Planner to join a global leader in advanced manufacturing, helping clients by providing high performance components and scalable production solutions.

We are now seeking an experienced Material Planner to play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of production by securing the timely availability of materials while optimising inventory levels. This role supports both NPI and serial production environments, balancing demand, supply constraints, and operational priorities. The Material Planner collaborates cross-functionally with Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure material flow supports business objectives, cost targets, and delivery performance. The role requires strong analytical capability, ownership of material planning processes, and a proactive approach to resolving shortages, improving supplier performance, and maintaining data integrity within ERP/MRP systems.

Key Responsibilities of the Material Planner

• Develop and maintain material plans aligned with production schedules and demand forecasts
• Ensure material availability to support uninterrupted production
• Monitor and manage material shortages, excess, and obsolescence risks
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counting and root cause analysis
• Balance demand variability, lead times, and capacity constraints
• Maintain optimal inventory levels in line with stock policies and working capital targets
• Maintain accurate planning parameters within ERP/MRP systems
• Track and report KPIs related to material availability and inventory performance
• Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers to manage lead times and delivery performance

About You

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of MRP principles and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Previous experience in material planning, supply chain, or production planning
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with inventory optimisation and planning tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

If this role of Material Planner is of interest simply click apply or if you have any further questions, please contact David Thompson at Orion Electrotech Reading.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website

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