Materials Planner

40 hours per week

Flexible hours (some current team members do 8-4, can look at 9-5 etc)

Project Description

The role will support the development and ongoing maintenance of all processes relating to forecasting and demand planning. The successful candidate will help ensure material demand is accurately forecast, planned, validated and controlled to support operational delivery and overhaul requirements.

The candidate will work closely with other forecasters, material controllers, operational contacts, project managers and overhaul managers to ensure material plans are aligned, risks are identified early, and issues are escalated and resolved effectively.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Forecast and plan material orders by reviewing consumption rates, trends and any abnormalities.
• Analyse, validate and record material forecast data to support accurate planning decisions.
• Maintain planning schedules and support overhaul requirements.
• Ensure the controlled release of material in line with agreed plans and operational needs.
• Control delivery plans and associated purchase requests.
• Escalate issues where necessary, complete root cause analysis and support effective resolution.
• Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders to maintain alignment across forecasting, material control, operations, projects and overhaul activity.

Required Skills and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in forecasting, demand planning or a similar planning-focused role within any industry.
• Experience using forecasting or planning systems; Syncron experience would be relevant, although training can be provided.
• Strong data analysis skills with excellent numeracy.
• Good IT literacy and confidence working with planning data.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify, escalate and help resolve issues.

Desirable

• Experience using Syncron or another forecasting and planning system.
• Power BI experience or exposure to reporting and dashboard tools.
• Experience working in a materials, inventory, operational planning or overhaul environment.