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Materials Planner
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 24.6 - 24.6 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bristol
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Materials Planner
Location: Bristol
Contract Rate: £24.60 per hour (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 6 Months
Play a Key Role in Keeping Rail Projects Moving
Are you an experienced materials professional with strong supply chain expertise? This is your chance to join a fast-paced rail project environment where your planning and organisational skills will ensure critical components and materials are available when needed.
The Role
As a Materials Planner, you’ll be responsible for ensuring optimum material availability for major rail maintenance projects. Using MRP/ERP systems, you’ll plan, track, and manage stock levels, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
• Raise and process purchase order requisitions in line with delegated authority and purchasing procedures.
• Place material orders through SAP and maintain accurate BOM trackers daily.
• Monitor forward planning needs and ensure orders meet lead times.
• Expedite purchases and manage risk items, liaising with project engineers to flag potential issues.
• Complete repair/return schedules and coordinate delivery and collection dates with suppliers and stores.
• Track stock usage against forecasts, investigate discrepancies, and adjust inventory promptly.
• Monitor daily stock order reports and place orders as required.
• Resolve invoice queries efficiently and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.
Candidate Requirements
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supply chain or materials management role.
• Strong knowledge of purchase order management and BOM maintenance.
• Proven ability to liaise with suppliers and manage performance.
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office (Excel essential) and SAP experience.
• Familiarity with inventory control techniques (min/max, stock scheduling).
• Background in engineering-based purchasing or materials management (rail industry knowledge desirable).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure to meet KPIsBefore You Apply
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