Material Planner in Maesteg, Bridgend county borough
Posted by Work Wales
£30,000 – £35,000 a year
Maesteg · Permanent
Material Planner
Maesteg
£30 - £35k
We are looking for an organised, proactive Material Planner to ensure materials and components are available when needed, while controlling stock and supporting reliable supplier performance for one of my long standing client
The Role
- Use EFACS MRP to plan material requirements and maintain accurate purchase orders.
- Monitor stock levels, lead times and supplier schedules, taking action to prevent shortages.
- Manage supplier commitments, delivery issues and performance.
- Work with Production, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality and Finance to meet business needs.
- Analyse purchasing and inventory data, identify improvements and support cost reduction.
The Person
Experience in material planning, purchasing or supply chain within manufacturing, alongside knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and good Excel skills. You will be numerate, well organised and a confident communicator, able to prioritise, solve problems and build effective supplier relationships. Commercial awareness and an interest in continuous improvement are also important.
In Return
This role offers the opportunity to develop wider procurement skills, with progression opportunities
If you enjoy working with suppliers and helping a manufacturing operation run smoothly, apply today
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.