Working Hours: Full-time onsite. Core hours 08:00 to 15:00, with flexible shift options available (e.g., 07:00-15:00 or 08:00-16:00).
We are seeking an analytical and proactive Material Planner to join our supply chain team in Desford. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining material availability, supporting continuous supply chain flow, and delivering exceptional service across multiple manufacturing facilities.
This position offers broad operational visibility and cross-functional exposure, making it an ideal opportunity for a problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supply & Inventory Management: Establish priorities for material needs, manage backorders, expedite/de-expedite orders, and determine alternative supply routes during constraints.
Customer & Stakeholder Support: Serve as a key point of contact for customer inquiries, build strong global relationships, and resolve supply issues with pace and professionalism.
Risk Mitigation & Continuous Improvement: Identify potential production risks, conduct root cause and corrective action analyses, and apply a continuous improvement mindset to optimize operations.
Cost Efficiency: Help minimize premium freight costs and maintain efficient material flow while maintaining high service levels.
Data & Project Support: Use internal software tools and spreadsheets to track, analyze, and report on inventory, supply risks, and operational performance.
Requirements & Skills
Experience: Background in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, FMCG, or a related analytical field.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, lookups) and comfort navigating supply chain software systems. Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, or SQL is a plus.
Core Competencies: Analytical problem-solving, root cause analysis, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Communication & Personal Attributes: Strong interpersonal skills, a proactive attitude, a sense of urgency, and the ability to articulate solutions clearly.
Flexibility: Fully onsite position. Must be open to occasional local travel (up to 10%) if required. PPE will be provided where necessary.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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