Materials Planner

Job title: Materials Planner Job location: Basildon Salary: £41,900+ (£20.68ph) Hours per week: 39 Duration: Permanent Start date: End of August Client Summary: A leading, well recognised global manufacturer of Agricultural machinery Key Duties: * Manage a dedicated portfolio of internal and external suppliers, taking ownership of a defined catalogue of material and part numbers. * Liaise and manage our supply base ensuring good lines of communication are developed and maintained to provide continuity of supply * Monitor material requirements generated from customer tractor orders, ensuring all required parts are delivered to site in line with production schedules. * Handle daily component shortages for MBU activities ensuring prompt delivery of scheduled material requirements. * Liaise with suppliers on a daily basis to obtain delivery commitments and proactively follow up on outstanding orders. * Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure parts are prioritised and delivered on time. * Communicate effectively with internal departments including Production, Quality, Warehouse and Manufacturing to resolve material-related queries. * Investigate and escalate potential supply issues, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to minimise disruption to production. * Maintain accurate records and update planning information within the company's ERP/MRP system. * Engage appropriate transport methods to meet delivery deadlines * Track supplier performance and provide regular updates on delivery status and any potential risks. * Look continuously for opportunities to improve. Propose and implement solutions in order to guarantee deliveries on time, without extra transportation cost and reducing our inventory. * Prepare analytical reports when required * Respond promptly to material shortages, missing parts or delivery concerns to support uninterrupted production. * Occasionally visit the shop floor to investigate material issues, locate missing parts and work collaboratively with operational teams to resolve problems. * Ensure all administrative tasks relating to material planning and supplier communication are completed accurately and within agreed timescales. Person Profile/Experience: * Previous experience in a Materials Planner, Supply Planner, Production Planner or Inventory Planner role. * Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment. * Strong understanding of MRP/ERP planning systems. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. * Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally. * Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines. * A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a continuous improvement mindset. Qualifications: Driving Licence Contact Information: James Bell Email: (url removed)