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Materials Planner

Job Posted: 10 days ago

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

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Materials Planner | Poole | £30,000 

A global market-leading manufacturing company is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Materials Planner to support production and service operations from its Poole site.

This is a fast-paced, delivery-critical role responsible for executing the day-to-day supply chain plan, ensuring material availability, and maintaining system accuracy across MRP and ERP processes. Working closely with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, and Operations teams, the Materials Planner will play a key role in keeping manufacturing running smoothly and on schedule.

This position is ideal for a proactive supply chain or planning professional who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys working with data, and is confident managing suppliers and priorities under pressure.

You'll benefit from:
 • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
 • Company pension scheme
 • Early finish Fridays
 • Supportive team environment
 • Ongoing development opportunities

Key responsibilities:
 • Run and manage MRP to generate accurate purchasing requirements
 • Convert demand signals into timely and accurate purchase orders
 • Actively manage supplier order books to meet required delivery dates
 • Expedite late or critical orders to protect production and service schedules
 • Maintain optimal stock levels across production parts, spares, and consumables
 • Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and system anomalies
 • Support stock accuracy and cycle count processes
 • Track purchase order status and manage call-off orders
 • Work closely with Warehouse, Production, and Service teams to prioritise demand
 • Provide clear visibility of shortages and recovery plans
 • Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, shortages, and returns
 • Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data including lead times, MOQs, and pricing
 • Produce reports on shortages, overdue orders, and supplier performance

Experience required:
 • Experience in a purchasing, materials planning, or supply chain role
 • Background within a manufacturing or engineering environment
 • Experience managing stock, expediting orders, and coordinating suppliers
 • Confident working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Skills required:
 • Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
 • High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
 • Clear and confident communication skills
 • Proactive, resilient, and solution-focused approach
 • Strong IT skills, particularly with planning and reporting data
 • SAP Business One experience would be advantageous
 • CIPS Level 3 (or working towards) would be beneficial

This role is ideal for an organised and driven Materials Planner looking to play a key role in maintaining supply chain performance and supporting production delivery within a growing manufacturing business.

Please call Ellie at Rubicon for more information on (phone number removed)

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