Material Planner
Location: Goole
Duration: 6 Months
Pay Rate: £16.36 per hour PAYE
Hours per week:
40 hours per week
Flexible hours (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Material Planner to join a dynamic supply chain and operations team. This is a pivotal role responsible for driving material demand planning, forecasting accuracy, and inventory optimisation across multiple projects and operational programmes.
Working closely with stakeholders across operations, commercial, project management, procurement, and supply chain functions, you will ensure materials are forecasted, planned, and scheduled effectively to support business requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels. You will play a key role in improving forecasting methodologies, enhancing planning processes, and supporting the transition towards greater automation and efficiency within the planning function.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving complex planning challenges, and influencing operational performance through effective material management.
Key Responsibilities
Material Forecasting & Demand Planning
Develop, maintain and continuously improve material demand planning and forecasting processes.
Analyse demand signals and business requirements to create accurate and supportable material forecasts.
Work cross-functionally to understand inventory management systems and processes across the business.
Ensure forecasting methodologies and planning systems are effectively utilised to deliver high levels of forecast accuracy.
Support the ongoing development and optimisation of planning tools and processes.
Materials Planning & Scheduling
Plan and schedule material requirements to support operational activities and project delivery programmes.
Coordinate with operational teams, project managers, overhaul managers, and materials control functions to ensure material availability aligns with business needs.
Identify potential supply risks, escalate issues appropriately, and recommend mitigation actions.
Validate and maintain material delivery plans and associated purchase requirements.
Conduct root cause analysis on material shortages or planning issues and support effective resolution.
Integrated Material Planning
Support the coordination of material planning activities across the wider supply chain and operational value chain.
Collaborate with planning, operations, inventory management, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of forecasts and material requirements.
Contribute to integrated business planning (IBP) and sales, inventory and operations planning (SIOP) activities.
Reporting & Performance Management
Monitor and produce key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure planning effectiveness and forecasting accuracy.
Develop and maintain reports that support planning decisions and provide visibility to stakeholders.
Communicate planning insights and recommendations clearly to all levels of the organisation.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, planning processes, and inventory performance.
Support the implementation of best practices, planning methodologies, and system enhancements.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to maximise the effectiveness of ERP and planning systems.
Provide recommendations to leadership that drive operational efficiency and business performance.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Adhere to all company health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Promote a strong safety culture through personal accountability and active participation in safety initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and business conduct requirements.
Key Stakeholder Relationships
You will work closely with:
Operations Leadership Teams
Commercial Teams
Project Managers
Supply Chain & Procurement Teams
Inventory Management Teams
Planning & Forecasting Functions
Senior Business Stakeholders
Skills & Experience
Essential
Strong analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
Proven experience in material planning, demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning environments.
Experience supporting or leading IBP and/or SIOP processes.
Knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to confidently present information and recommendations at all levels of an organisation.
Strong numeracy and data analysis capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Commercial awareness and understanding of supply chain performance drivers.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to health, safety, and compliance standards.
Desirable
Experience with ERP, forecasting, and planning systems.
Advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
Knowledge of inventory optimisation techniques and service level management.
Experience working within complex operational or engineering environments.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented planner with a passion for data, forecasting, and continuous improvement. You will be comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and using analytical insight to influence decision-making. If you thrive in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoy driving efficiencies through effective planning, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to play a key role in shaping material planning performance and supporting the successful delivery of critical operational programmes.
All PPE provided by the client and Health and Safety explained before and on site.
Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on (phone number removed)
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Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
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