Materials Planner

Materials Planner / Production Planner / Supply Chain PlannerLocation: Stoke-on-Trent (commutable from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Leek, Stone, Crewe, Congleton, Uttoxeter, Alsager, Biddulph, Kidsgrove, Sandbach, Cheadle)A manufacturing business in the Stoke-on-Trent area is seeking a Materials Planner (also suitable for Production Planners, Supply Chain Coordinators, Buyers, Purchasing Assistants, Inventory Controllers or MRP Controllers). The role ensures uninterrupted material availability by converting MRP demand into accurate purchase orders, maintaining reliable ERP data, and supporting production, purchasing and supply chain teams.Why Join?An exciting opportunity within a successful and expanding businessPart of a wider group with international / global reachWork alongside a talented, supportive and experienced teamExcellent benefits packageGenerous salary up to £40,000 plus great benefitsA stable organisation offering long-term career potentialVaried role with exposure across purchasing, supply chain and productionModern manufacturing environment with ongoing improvement initiativesKey ResponsibilitiesRaise, amend and issue Purchase Orders accurately and on timeLiaise proactively with suppliers, chase open orders and manage delivery expectationsReview MRP recommendations and action accordinglyBuild and maintain strong supplier relationshipsMaintain Master Data within MRP/ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and integritySupport the review and development of supplier and departmental KPIsEscalate supplier negotiations where requiredIdentify and support cost-saving opportunitiesAssist in sourcing new suppliers to support supply chain and business objectivesSupport NPI and technical projects when requiredWork closely with material planning and production planning to ensure raw materials are available at the right time and in the right quantitiesImprove internal communication and manage relationships within the teamMaintain accurate supplier records and contact databasesSupport month-end reporting and purchase ledger reconciliationParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing functionAssist with supplier performance reviews and scorecardingRequirements & ExperienceOpen-minded, adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced SME environmentMinimum 2 years experience in a purchasing, buying, materials planning or supply chain roleStrong communication and relationship-building skillsExperience within a manufacturing or production environmentCompetent with MRP/ERP systems and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)High attention to detail with strong organisational skillsAble to work under pressure and manage competing prioritiesProactive problem-solving approachGeneric BenefitsCompetitive salarySupportive team environmentOpportunities for development and progressionStable, long-established businessStandard full-time working hoursPrevious role could be: Materials Planner, Production Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Supply Chain Coordinator, Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Inventory Controller, Planning Assistant, MRP Controller, Procurement AssistantWhats on OfferSalary up to £41,000Generous benefits packageStable, long-term opportunityBroad exposure across the businessLocation: Stoke-on-TrentCommutable from:Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, Lichfield , Rugeley , Cannock , Stone , Uttoxeter , Leek , Congleton , Macclesfield , Nantwich , Winsford , Northwich , Middlewich , Sandbach , Market Drayton , Shrewsbury , Telford , Whitchurch , Alsager , Kidsgrove , Penkridge , EccleshallCommutable from:Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, Lichfield , Rugeley , Cannock , Stone , Uttoxeter , Leek , Congleton , Macclesfield , Nantwich , Winsford , Northwich , Middlewich , Sandbach , Market Drayton , Shrewsbury , Telford , Whitchurch , Alsager , Kidsgrove , Penkridge , EccleshallTPBN1_UKTJ