Material Planner

We are looking for a highly organized material planner to join a leading manufacturing company for a 3 month (ongoing) contract. In this role, you will manage production schedules, maintain inventory levels, and ensure timely procurement of materials and services. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in production planning and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities :

Production Scheduling : Create and manage production orders based on sales forecasts and business needs.

Inventory Management : Maintain accurate inventory levels for materials and parts, ensuring everything is available for production.

Pick List Generation : Prepare and issue lists for warehouse and production teams to ensure timely material availability.

Transaction Monitoring : Ensure all production and material transactions are accurately recorded in the MRP system.

Issue Reporting : Report any risks related to production or materials and work with teams to find solutions.

Continuous Improvement : Suggest and implement improvements to streamline processes.

KPI Reporting : Track and report on key performance metrics.

BOM Management : Keep Bill of Materials (BOM) data updated to support planning and forecasting.

Procurement Coordination : Work with the procurement team to ensure accurate and timely ordering of materials.

Engineering Change Management : Manage changes to BOMs and coordinate with relevant teams.

Project Updates : Provide status updates on material availability and project timelines.Qualifications :

Experience in material planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination.

Ability to work well in teams and communicate effectively.

Familiarity with ERP / MRP systems, ideally Navision