Material Planner / Analyst

Coventry Permanent View Job Description
Our client is looking for a Material Planner / Analyst to support the MP&L Manager in ensuring material availability, production continuity, and customer schedule fulfilment. The role combines planning, forecasting, stock management, data analysis, and cross-functional communication to support business performance
  • Key role influencing customer delivery, stock control, and supply continuity
  • Use advanced Excel and analysis skills in a fast-paced environment.

About Our Client

dynamic manufacturing business supplying customers within a demanding production environment. The company places a strong focus on planning accuracy, operational efficiency, customer service, and supply chain performance

Job Description

  • Manage customer schedules and support daily customer communications.
  • Ensure material availability to meet production and customer demand.
  • Forecast demand using sales data and business intelligence.
  • Work closely with production, logistics, warehouse, and subcontract suppliers.
  • Monitor inventory levels while reducing obsolete stock exposure.
  • Produce reports, analyse data, and manipulate customer schedules using Excel.

The Successful Applicant

  • Previous experience in a Materials Planning, Production Planning, or Supply Chain role.
  • Ideally experienced within automotive or a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to play a vital role within a growing manufacturing business.

Broad exposure across planning, logistics, production, and customer management.

Chance to develop analytical and supply chain expertise in a varied position.

Collaborative working environment with opportunities to influence operational performance.

Contact
Ben Franklin
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7116567
Phone number
+441212309379

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Coventry
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Franklin
Consultant phone
+441212309379
Job reference
JN-102026-7116567