Material Planner

Material Planner / Analyst

Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are looking for an organised and analytical Material Planner / Analyst to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment within the automotive supply sector.

Working as part of the MP&L team, you will play a key role in ensuring material availability aligns with customer demand while supporting production continuity and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong planning skills, advanced Excel capability, and experience working within a dynamic manufacturing or automotive environment.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, adaptable, and confident communicating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily communication with customers regarding schedule changes and delivery requirements
• Ensure material inventory levels meet customer demand and production schedules
• Forecast demand using sales forecasts and customer scheduling information
• Coordinate with internal production and subcontract supply teams to maintain continuity of supply
• Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions and operational capacity
• Minimise obsolete stock and reduce business liability
• Liaise closely with warehouse and logistics teams to coordinate dispatches and deliveries
• Create and maintain regular reports, data analysis, and planning updates
• Convert and manipulate customer schedules from portals, spreadsheets, and emails into internal planning formats
• Communicate any customer demand changes or supply constraints across departments

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience in a material planning, supply chain, or analyst role

Ideally has experience within the automotive or manufacturing sector

Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Has excellent communication and organisational skills

Can manage priorities effectively and work independently

Is analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving

Is flexible and adaptable to changing business demands

Skills & Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a similar planning or analyst role

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Strong analytical and reporting capability

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines effectively

Good organisational and time-management skills

Desirable

Automotive industry experience

Experience working with customer scheduling systems and forecasting tools

What We Offer

Competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience

Permanent full-time opportunity

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing business

Career development opportunities within supply chain and operations

If you are a driven and detail-focused planning professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.