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Temp Material Planner (Gateshead) - £12.60 - £14.60 per hour

The Company:

A successful SME based in the Northeast, currently turning over around £24m per annum, are looking to recruit a Temp Material Planner to join their team in Gateshead.

Job Description of a Material Planner

• Responsible for ensuring that the supply of materials meet the production schedule.
• Create POs for the placement of orders with suppliers.
• Creating order schedules and inbound delivery schedules for goods in team.
• Perform data analysis and issue reports on supplier performance to ensure suppliers meet and maintain expected performance levels.
• Deliver cost down and cost avoidance initiatives in support of the company’s stock holding targets.
• Complete monthly stock takes.
• Support continuous improvements.

Skills & experience of a Material Planner

• Previous experience of materials planning in a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• A good working knowledge of purchase ordering systems and processes.
• Well organised, disciplined, and self-motivated, with the capability to balance multiple priorities.
• Hands on, hardworking, motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Strong analytical, planning, forecasting and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of JIT ordering techniques.
• Strong IT skills including Power Point, Excel, along with working knowledge of ERP MRP systems, would be desirable.

Theo James Recruitment specialise in Manufacturing & Engineering recruitment across the following disciplines.

• Leadership and Executive Level Appointments
• Engineering - Production, Process, Project
• Technical – Electronic, Software, System, Automation
• Design - Mechanical, Electrical, Draughtsperson, Manager
• QHSE - Inspector, Technician, Engineer, Manager
• Maintenance & Trades - Technician, Engineer, Manager
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• HR & Finance
• Customer Service & Admin

Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months

Salary: £12.60-£14.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, Tyne and Wear: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 40313