Materials Planner
Ansty Park, Coventry
£30.00 - £35.00 per hour DOE
Full Time | 36 Hours Per Week | Initial 3-6 Month Contract
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Materials Planner to join a leading defence manufacturing business based at Ansty Park, Coventry.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on supply chain professional to support critical material availability, manage supplier delivery schedules and expedite at-risk deliveries within a fast-paced operational environment.
Key Responsibilities: - Create, maintain and manage supplier delivery schedules.
- Obtain and track confirmed delivery dates from suppliers.
- Expedite overdue and high-priority materials.
- Monitor supplier performance and identify supply risks.
- Escalate shortages and delivery issues to minimise operational impact.
- Resolve late deliveries, shortages and documentation issues.
- Maintain accurate supplier communication and reporting records.
- Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.
- Work closely with Purchasing, Production Planning, Logistics and Operations teams.
About You: - Previous experience within Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement or Supplier Expediting.
- Strong understanding of purchase orders, supplier schedules and delivery management.
- Experience using ERP systems and strong Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Able to prioritise and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace or defence environments would be highly advantageous.
Additional Requirements: - This role is subject to BPSS screening.
- Due to the nature of the work, applicants must meet the client's security and vetting requirements.
What's on Offer?
Competitive hourly rate of £30.00- £35.00 per hour DOE
Initial 3-6 month contract with potential for extension
Opportunity to work within a leading defence manufacturing environment
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