Material Planner

Description:

Our client is looking for a Material Planner to work at a location in Portsmouth

Key Responsibilities for the position include:
• Create and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) based on production schedules, forecasts, and customer orders. • Review Bill of Materials (BOM) and inventory levels regularly. • Manage and monitor raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory to ensure optimal stock levels. • Liaise with logistics manager ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials. • Track supplier performance and resolve supply shortages or delivery issues. • Monitor lead times and adjust planning parameters as needed. • Coordinate engineering changes and product phase-ins/phase-outs with minimal disruption.

Key Skills & Experience required for the position include:
• Strong understanding of supply chain, logistics, and inventory management principles. • Experience with ERP/MRP systems. • Excellent organisational and time management skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. • Attention to detail and accuracy.