Average Materials Planner salary in the UK

Job Title: Materials Planner Location: Cannock Salary: £DOE - We are booking interviews next week! Please call or email for a slot Key Skills: IFS ERP, MRP, Bill of Materials (BOM), Materials Planning, Production Planning, Obsolescence Control, Project Coordination, Join Our Team as a Materials Planner and Drive Procurement to New Heights! Are you a meticulous Materials Planner with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Stafford and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Materials Planner to contribute to our continued success. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Materials Planner? Deliver assigned tasks to meet agreed time, cost, and quality targets.Contribute to production planning meetings, resolving issues and negotiating manufacturing priorities.Extract and collate data from IFS for project reporting (e.g., cost to complete, project plans, sales reports).Liaise closely with Engineering, Projects, and Production to manage priorities and provide updates.Plan, schedule, and monitor project activities and shop orders, communicating material priorities to Production.Ensure accurate loading of engineering structures into IFS to generate correct manufacturing standard Bills of Material (BOMs).Plan and coordinate picking and kitting activities in line with Stores and Production capacity.Investigate and resolve shop order shortages.Maintain ERP data integrity and support system enhancements.Manage reject processes, identify root causes, and complete required ERP transactions.Control and monitor all aspects of Project MRP from implementation through to completion and shipment.Manage netting groups, progress purchase orders, track delivery performance, and escalate critical shortages.Conduct inventory management including lifecycle, ageing, and obsolescence control.Propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives.Transfer inventory between projects and classes, analysing and communicating cost impacts.Support stock takes and perpetual inventory counts.Undertake additional duties as required by Management. What are we looking for in our next Materials Planner? Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., IFS).Strong understanding of MRP systems, PMRP, and netting groups.Experience in project and materials management.Knowledge of complex, multi-level BOM structures.Understanding of project costing, standard costing, and cost-to-complete reporting.Familiarity with product development processes in engineering or manufacturing environments.Experience implementing change management within programme planning.Strong analytical and critical path analysis skills.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all organisational levels.Strong organisational and planning skills with exceptional attention to detail.Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, changing environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and Access.GCSE Grade A*-C / 9-4 in Maths and English (or equivalent). My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Materials Planner, this is the opportunity for you! Perks and Benefits: Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience and expertise.Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and retirement plans to support your well-being.Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.Cutting-Edge Projects: Engage in groundbreaking engineering projects that impact the industry.Collaborative Environment: Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic and innovative setting. How to Apply: Showcase your expertise and passion for procurement. Submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and enthusiasm for joining our team in Cannock. ***PLEASE NOTE*** Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Love a spreadsheet? Thrive on a well-timed delivery? Read on.Join the team at an engineering-led manufacturing business in Sandbach, Cheshire seeking a Materials Planner, to strengthen their Supply Chain function.This role pays circa £35,000 depending on your skills and experience - if you are skilled in planning, purchasing and expediting orders, we want to hear from you!You'll be based on-site Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.00pm, with 1 hour for lunch. The site is easily commutable from Stoke on Trent, Macclesfield, Crewe, Winsford, Congleton, etc.This is a hands-on, detail-driven role where you’ll sit at the heart of operations — managing supplier relationships, raising purchase orders, monitoring delivery schedules, updating MRP systems, and ensuring materials are available on time and on budget.What you'll be doing: Obtain supplier quotes & lead timesRaise & manage purchase ordersExpedite deliveries & resolve supply issuesMonitor delivery schedules & update MRP systemCheck invoices & manage discrepanciesMaintain accurate vendor and pricing dataProvide general supply chain admin supportWhat you need:Experience in purchasing, material planning, or supply chain adminStrong MRP/ERP system experienceHighly organised with excellent attention to detailConfident liaising with suppliers and internal teamsComfortable working onsite in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, growing engineering manufacturer with a strong reputation in its sector. Interested? Then apply today!

About usJob title: Material PlannerLocation: Blackpool, FY3 7AEWorking Hours:Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pmSalary: Competitive Contract type: Full time, Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)Reed are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK)! FBC UK bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.FBC UK are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few, as well as a proud manufacturing partner to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names.The key ingredient to FBC UK’s success is people, and the passion they have for their brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?!  We need people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.FBC UK are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.The rolePurpose of the role:The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring all ingredient materials are available to meet production plans and achieve exceptional service levels. This includes managing material ordering within supplier lead times, monitoring stock levels, and preventing shortages or surplus.With a strong focus on customer service, this role involves frequent and collaborative interaction with suppliers, project managers, marketing teams, site operations, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of plans and the successful delivery of both ongoing production and new product launches.Key accountabilitiesKey responsibilities: Delivery of Customer Service & Conformance to Plan objectives.Ownership of SAP MRP & material ordering process adhering to lead times – ensuring continuity to supply with no impact to production plan manufacturing.Contract fulfilment in SAP.Cross functional working between Procurement, Project Managers, Operations internally and external suppliers.Holding correct Material Goods stocks.Reacting to short notice plan amendments and communicating changes effectively.Supporting implementation of new product development. Skills & experienceKey Ingredients for suitable candidates include: Knowledge of MRP and SAP systems would be highly advantageous.Experience of working directly with customers.Strong Microsoft Office skills.Good numeracy skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.