Materials Planner

Natara Global is currently looking for a Materials Planner to join our Hartlepool Site on a permanent basis. The right candidate will be Forecasting material needs, managing inventory, coordinating with suppliers and ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet production targets while optimizing the supply chain and minimizing costs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain purchase orders in line with MRP (raise new, expedite, defer, cancel) for site direct and indirect materials.
  • Escalate through Supply Chain Management on critical delays / issues, and then final escalation through Procurement.
  • Define SKUs as ABC and calculate appropriate safety stock levels (considering SLOB / NWC / warehouse space).
  • Control inventory levels (management of SLOB, extension of shelf life etc.).
  • Manage imports and process relevant shipping documentation.
  • Supplier KPI reporting (OTIF, VMI) and agree non contractual supplier agreements (MOQs / Increments / Lead-times).
  • Review MOQs (increases and decreases) in line with demand projections.
  • Raise supplier non-conformances (SNCRs) on suppliers in the Q-Pulse system.
  • Create monthly forecast for A class / high volume.
  • Liaise with Finance regarding materials that need to be included in stock provision.
  • Liaise with site EHS team to dispose of rejected (i.e. Status 32)

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Experience in materials management or a related field.
  • Experience in using ERP system, e.g. ORACLE, SAP, MS Dynamics.
  • Experience in using MS Office (Excel, Word Powerpoint).
  • Educated to HND or Degree level.
  • CIPS Level 3 qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively handle supplier interactions and manage internal communications.

Schedule

Day Shift, Monday to Friday.

Benefits 

  • 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
  • Private Medical Insurance (from day one)
  • Life Insurance 4 x Annual Salary
  • Company Pension (5% employer contribution)
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
  • Employee Referral Scheme (worth £2,000 per successful referral)
  • Long Service Awards
  • Health & Wellbeing Programme
  • On-site parking