Materials Planner

Company: Hamlin Knight – Recruitment Specialists in Human Resources, Office Support and Sales & Marketing
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Location: Nuneaton
Job Description:

Material Planner / Analyst

Nuneaton Full Time Permanent

Salary: GBP30,000 – GBP35,000

Working Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 3:30pm Friday: 7:00am – 12:00pm

A rapidly growing engineering company is seeking an organised and proactive Material Planner / Analyst to join its MP&L team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with planning, materials, or supply chain experience who enjoys working within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Supporting the MP&L Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring material supply and internal production schedules meet customer demand while maintaining operational efficiency and stock accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support day‑to‑day communication with customers regarding schedules, demand changes, and delivery requirements
  • Ensure sufficient inventory levels are maintained to support production and customer schedules
  • Forecast demand across internal production and subcontract supply bases
  • Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions and production capacity
  • Minimise obsolete stock and reduce business liability
  • Work closely with production, logistics, warehouse, and supply chain teams to communicate schedule changes and constraints
  • Produce regular reports, analysis, and planning data
  • Manipulate customer schedules received via portals, spreadsheets, and email into internal company formats
  • Support efficient dispatch planning and customer delivery performance

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • Previous experience within a Material Planning, Supply Chain, Scheduling, or Analyst role
  • Automotive or manufacturing sector experience preferred
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
  • Experience working within a fast‑paced environment
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • A flexible and proactive approach to work

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you can become a valued member of a collaborative and supportive team.

To apply, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

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Posted: May 25th, 2026