Materials Planner at Copeland Hudson
London, London - England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 27

Salary

43000.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 26

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Transportation & Logistics

Description

continuous improvement across the planning process.


This job is based in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, and it requires on-site presence.


Key Responsibilities of the Role


  • Ensure all material master data is correctly maintained within the ERP system, including supplier assignment, lead times, lot sizes, safety stock levels, and replenishment parameters.
  • Plan and manage material availability in line with the production schedule and business requirements.
  • Monitor inventory levels, analyze stock positions, and take actions to optimize inventory while maintaining supply continuity.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries and reliable supply performance.
  • Monitor supplier performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support supplier development activities.
  • Manage and track inbound shipments, including customs-related activities and compliance requirements where applicable.
  • Coordinate supplier changes, material transitions, and implementation of new suppliers.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Procurement teams to support engineering changes, bill of material updates, and issue resolution.
  • Analyze planning and supply chain data to identify risks, shortages, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes, inventory management, and operational efficiency.

Required Skills And Qualifications


  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.
  • Experience within Supply Chain, Material Planning, Production Planning, Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, or a related environment.
  • Strong analytical and logical thinking skills with a structured approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to learn new systems, technologies, and processes quickly.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications


  • Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
  • Good Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Experience with engineering changes, master data maintenance, or inventory optimization activities.

About the location


Our Cookstown plant is one of the key manufacturing hubs for Copeland, located in Cookstown in the heart of County Tyrone. The site benefits from a strategic central position within Northern Ireland, providing strong road connectivity to major cities including Belfast and Derry/Londonderry, as well as access to key ports and logistics networks supporting UK and international operations.


Cookstown has a long-standing reputation as a centre of engineering and manufacturing excellence, supported by a highly skilled and dependable workforce, with more than 250 dedicated team members based at our manufacturing site. The surrounding region offers a balance of rural and town living, with a high quality of life, short commute times, and access to outdoor attractions such as the Sperrin Mountains. Employees benefit from a welcoming community environment alongside the opportunity to work at a globally connected industrial facility.


Our Commitment to Our People


  • Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
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