Reed

Materials Planner

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Job Location

Trowbridge, United Kingdom

Job Description

Materials Planner - Immediate Start


  • Location: Trowbridge
  • Job Type: Full-time, On-site
  • Contract: 3 months (potential to go permanent)
  • Salary: £30K equivalent


Join a leading company in beauty product development and manufacturing as a Materials Planner within our procurement division. This role is essential for ensuring efficient and cost-effective purchasing, minimizing risk, and maintaining high standards of quality and service. If you are commercially astute, ambitious, and ready to bring fresh and innovative thinking to a dynamic team, this position is for you.


Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to coordinate cost-effective purchasing strategies.
  • Ensure all order confirmations are received and processed within the target timeframe.
  • Review MRP exceptions to identify and mitigate risks in inbound purchases.
  • Communicate price and lead time variations to the Procurement Team.
  • Attend and contribute to Demand, Planning, and Marketing meetings to ensure accurate MRP evaluations.
  • Handle invoice queries in collaboration with the Finance team and coordinate purchase returns and replacement orders as instructed.
  • Support R&D by ensuring adequate lab stock availability for raw materials.
  • Maintain effective communication across all teams and contribute to a positive working atmosphere.


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
  • CIPS qualification or relevant experience in procurement.
  • Strong mathematical and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Effective communication skills, including a good telephone manner.
  • Experience with Sage software is preferable.



Location: Trowbridge, GB

Posted Date: 10/29/2024
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October 29, 2024
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