Material Planner

Location : Bentley Moor Ln, Adwick le Street, Doncaster DN6 7BD

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Hours : Full Time. 37.5hours per week.

On occasion you may be required to travel between our sites in Alfreton, Doncaster, Long Eaton.

About DFS

It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home and thats just what we do at DFS. Were the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.

We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing : our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills so you can really find your thing.

DFS Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer; celebrating diversity and committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We extend a warm welcome to everyone, embracing a variety of voices and perspectives. As we continue to work on building a workplace that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities we live and work in, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority and under-represented groups. Across the Group, we want to create an environment where everyone feels at home.

All roles are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check)

Are you ready to make yourself at DFS?

What you'll be doing

Our role as a Material Planner -Fabricswith DFS

At DFS we are looking for a Material Planner -Fabricsto join our growing Manufacturing team at our Doncaster Factory on a Permanent basis, working 39.0 Hours per Week.

As a Material Planner -Fabricsyou will support the categorycontrollerto ensure the right supply of materials, for all sites, in order to meet both the short and long term requirements of the business. Ensure the products are ordered efficiently and effectively and incoming material supply / schedules are shared with relevant stakeholders. Maintain operational information, reports and metrics and be in regular communication with our suppliers so they understand our future demand.

This role will predominantly support withfabricsso a background in Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) and buying with relation tofabricswould be desirable but is not essential.

On occasion you may be required to travel between our sites in Alfreton, Doncaster, Long Eaton.

The role is for you if...

Great communication skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Able to manage and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Able to have difficult conversations with external suppliers

Ability to be able to collate and present information and data

Ability to manage and prioritise workloads

3 years experience in a similar role (Desirable not essential)

Experience of working with an MRP system

Experience and understanding of Stock Control methods

DFS Benefits

We want you to really feel at home at DFS, with the support you need to do your best work, as well as a range of great benefits : A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)

Holiday allowance the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer youre with us, the more time youll get!)

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member

Access to a range of high street & online discounts from : Sainsburys, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.

Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind

Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills

Group Pension Scheme

Group Sharesave Scheme

Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay

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