Material Planner

We're looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Material Expeditor to join our team in Falmouth for a 6-month contract, to help keep production running smoothly. You'll play a key role in ensuring materials arrive on time by monitoring purchase orders, driving supplier commitments, and accelerating deliveries when needed. You'll work closely with procurement, planning, production, warehousing, and logistics, acting as a key link between the business and its suppliers.

In this role, you will:

Take ownership of late purchase orders, investigate root causes, and secure updated delivery dates
Put recovery plans in place, including pull‑ins, split shipments, and premium freight
Monitor parts below safety stock levels and ensure purchase order coverage is in place
Expedite deliveries to restore inventory to target levels
Confirm inbound shipments, acknowledgements, and tracking details
Update ERP systems with accurate delivery information
Re‑engage dormant or low‑activity suppliers and validate their readiness to resume supply
Run weekly calls with key suppliers to review backorders and risks
Escalate issues when supplier commitments slip
Work closely with internal teams to align priorities and maintain material flow
Maintain shortage and expedite reports and highlight data gaps such as lead time or safety stock inaccuracies
Support premium freight requests when required

We're looking for someone with:

3+ years demonstrative knowledge in supply chain, procurement, materials, or production planning
Hands‑on expediting experience with suppliers and carriers
Strong ERP/MRP skills (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Infor, etc.)
Excellent Excel/Google Sheets skills (lookups, pivots, filters)
Clear communication skills and confidence running supplier calls
Strong attention to detail and disciplined follow‑throughIt's a bonus if you also have:

Experience re‑activating or remediating suppliers
Knowledge of safety stock, min/max, lead times, and MRP parameters
Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
Understanding of logistics modes and IncotermsWorking environment:

On‑site role to support operational needs
Occasional calls with suppliers in different time zones
Some time spent on the shop floor to verify material status

In return the company are offering an hourly rate £16.48 to £19.23 per hour paid weekly

Holiday Pay

Working Monday to Thursday - Fridays off!

If you enjoy problem‑solving, keeping things moving, and making a real impact on supply chain performance, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where your work truly matters.

If you would like to find out more about this rare and exciting opportunity please contact Sally Appleby at Berry Recruitment Truro for more information

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed