Materials Planner at Robert Walters
London, Londonderry - Northern Ireland, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 26

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Transportation & Logistics

Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage material requirements plans to support production schedules and customer demand.
  • Place purchase orders and manage supplier schedules to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
  • Monitor inventory levels and optimise stock holdings to balance availability with working capital targets.
  • Track supplier performance, escalating potential shortages or delays where necessary.
  • Work closely with production planning teams to align material availability with manufacturing requirements.
  • Analyse demand forecasts and consumption trends to identify potential risks and opportunities.
  • Manage material master data and planning parameters within the ERP system.
  • Lead or support inventory reviews, stock counts and root cause analysis of material discrepancies.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and supply chain performance.
  • Produce and communicate key planning and inventory reports to stakeholders.

About You

  • Previous experience in a Materials Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning or Supply Chain role.
  • Experience working within an FMCG, food manufacturing, consumer goods, pharmaceutical or high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills with confidence using Excel.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-moving operational environment.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach

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Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage material requirements plans to support production schedules and customer demand.
  • Place purchase orders and manage supplier schedules to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
  • Monitor inventory levels and optimise stock holdings to balance availability with working capital targets.
  • Track supplier performance, escalating potential shortages or delays where necessary.
  • Work closely with production planning teams to align material availability with manufacturing requirements.
  • Analyse demand forecasts and consumption trends to identify potential risks and opportunities.
  • Manage material master data and planning parameters within the ERP system.
  • Lead or support inventory reviews, stock counts and root cause analysis of material discrepancies.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and supply chain performance.
  • Produce and communicate key planning and inventory reports to stakeholders.

About You

  • Previous experience in a Materials Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning or Supply Chain role.
  • Experience working within an FMCG, food manufacturing, consumer goods, pharmaceutical or high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills with confidence using Excel.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-moving operational environment.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach

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