Material Planner - 12mth Contract

Material Planner - Desford

£188.55 Per Day | Inside IR35 | 12-Month Contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Material Planner to join a busy manufacturing and supply chain operation based in Desford. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering a competitive day rate of £188.55 per day based on a 37.5 hour week.

Working within a collaborative planning team, you'll play a key role in ensuring materials are delivered on time to support production schedules, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.

The Role

You'll be responsible for coordinating material flow, managing supplier schedules, resolving supply chain issues, and supporting inventory accuracy across the business. This role requires strong communication skills, excellent Excel capability, and previous experience within planning, logistics, procurement, or manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate supplier schedules and material deliveries
Ensure material availability to support production plans
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Resolve supply chain and inventory issues efficiently
Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements
Work closely with operations, logistics, and planning teams
Analyse planning data using Excel and internal systems
Support inventory control and production planning activities

Experience Required

Previous experience within Material Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Procurement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, or transport environments
Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUPs, and formulas
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively

Contract Details

£188.55 per day
Inside IR35
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:00 - 13:30
12-month rolling contract with strong extension potential
Full-time onsite role based in Desford