Material Planner

Reed Procurement are partnered with a growing manufacturer in the Newport area who are on the lookout for a Material Planner/Material Controller to join their Purchasing department. This role has a progression plan to develop the individual to ‘Buyer’ level within the business as they continue to grow. This role allows hybrid working and a flexible working environment for their employees. This will be for a contract length of 3 months to support with additional workload in the team.

Duties:

Inventory Management:

• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Updating the system Min/Max Systems.
• Working with the stores team ensuring regular inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies to ensure accuracy on packaging, printed items and labels.

Material Planning and Procurement:

• Collaborate with production planners and procurement teams to forecast material requirements.
• Generate purchase orders when requested. Coordinate on procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of materials. Managing and placing purchase orders and requisitions as requested.
• Managing the Free Issue of materials to suppliers, raising paperwork and coordinating shipments.

Supplier Coordination:

• Communicate with suppliers regarding material deliveries, discrepancies, and quality issues.
• Resolve supplier-related issues and address any delivery delays or shortages.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Working - 2 days on site and 3 from home
• 4.5 day working week - 12:00 -13:00 finish on a Friday
• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Company profit share scheme
• Very generous pension contributions of 18%

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please click ‘apply now’ and submit an up to date version of your CV to be considered for the position.