Material Planner
Material Planner
Location: Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Salary: £17.81 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Arrangement: Office-based for the first 3 months during training, followed by hybrid working but predominantly office based
Join a Leading International Organisation
We are seeking an experienced Materials Planner to join a well-established international business based in Ross-on-Wye. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with strong inventory management and supply chain experience to play a key role in ensuring product availability while maintaining optimal stock levels and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Plan finished goods production and purchased merchandise to ensure supply continuity while minimising MRP-related costs. Manage inventory levels and maintain KPI targets relating to stock holding and Days Inventory Held (DIH). Monitor and optimise material availability to support business demand requirements. Undertake purchasing responsibilities for assigned product groups, including both national and strategic procurement activities where required. Work closely with internal stakeholders to support forecasting, planning, and operational performance. Analyse planning data and produce reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify and resolve day-to-day planning and supply chain challenges in a proactive manner.About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
5–10 years' experience within a materials planning, production planning, inventory management, or supply chain role. Strong knowledge of planning systems, ordering systems, and stock/inventory management processes. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, calculate reporting metrics, and solve operational issues. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams. A collaborative and flexible approach, with a willingness to go the extra mile during busy periods and tight deadlines. Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, construction, or a related industry would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and planning software.