Hiring Now: Material Planner Near You – Apply Today!

Your Next Material Planner Job Starts Here – Apply Now!

Material Planner

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Portsmouth

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

Material Planner

Employment type: Full-time, permanent

About the role
We are working in partnership with a leading manufacturing organisation to recruit a highly organised and proactive Logistics Planner / Material Planner. This is a key role within the supply chain team, responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling materials and logistics to support production schedules and customer demand. You will ensure that the right materials are in the right place at the right time, while maintaining efficiency and managing costs.

Key Responsibilities

Material Planning

Create and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) based on production schedules, forecasts, and customer orders

Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) and inventory levels on a regular basis

Manage raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to maintain optimal stock levels

Liaise with the logistics/ purchasing teams to ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials

Track supplier performance and resolve any shortages or delivery issues

Monitor lead times and adjust planning parameters where required

Coordinate engineering changes and product phase-ins/phase-outs with minimal disruption

Logistics Planning

Schedule inbound and outbound shipments to meet production and customer timelines

Work closely with logistics providers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to manage transport requirements

Ensure compliance with domestic and international shipping regulations and documentation

Optimise transport costs while maintaining service levels

Track shipment status and take action to resolve delays

Maintain accurate delivery calendars and proactively communicate any changes

Cross-Functional Coordination

Collaborate with production, warehouse, procurement, quality, and sales teams

Provide materials status updates in daily/weekly production meetings

Contribute to capacity planning and production scheduling

Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain

Systems & Reporting

Generate and analyse reports on inventory, material usage, delivery performance, and logistics costs

Investigate root causes of planning or delivery issues and support corrective actions

Assist with the implementation or improvement of planning tools and systems

Key Skills & Experience

Strong knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and inventory management principles

Previous experience in a Logistics Planner, Materials Planner, or similar role

Experience using ERP/MRP systems

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Confident communicator able to work cross-functionally

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

High attention to detail and accuracy

Before You Apply

Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:

Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.

Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Material Planner job near me in Portsmouth! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!