Materials Planner Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading European manufacturer to hire a Materials Planner. This is a fast-paced role focused on ensuring materials are available to keep production running smoothly, with responsibility for planning, stock control, and supply coordination.You'll manage material requirements through MRP, align supply with demand, and work closely with procurement and production teams to resolve issues quickly and minimise disruption. This is a hands-on role where you'll need to think on your feet, investigate problems, and keep operations moving.It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, taking ownership, and playing a key role in a critical supply chain function.Key responsibilities: Manage and execute Material Requirements Planning within ERP systemsConvert demand forecasts into material supply requirements across all SKUs and BOM levelsEnsure timely availability of raw materials to support production schedulesMonitor and optimise inventory levels, safety stock, reorder points, and lead timesIdentify and resolve material shortages, excess stock, and obsolescence risksMaintain accurate ERP data and BOM structuresSupport cross-functional teams to ensure materials readiness for production and new product introductionDevelop and maintain reporting and planning dashboardsInvestigate and resolve stock or supply issues in a proactive mannerThis is what you'll need:Experience in a Materials Planner / MRP Planner / Supply Chain role within a fast-paced manufacturing environmentStrong working knowledge of ERP systems and ExcelAble to work in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment with changing prioritiesAnd this is what you'll get:Competitive salaryStaff discounts and additional employee benefitsAccess to external support servicesJBRP1_UKTJ