Join our client as a Material Planner in Peterborough. Full‑time, 6‑month contract with possible extension.

Hybrid working after training, flexible hours, and a chance to develop your supply chain career with a leading manufacturer.

Material Planner – First Fit Expeditor

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £15.38 per hour

Contract role 6 months

Overview

Our client, a respected manufacturing leader, is seeking three organised and proactive Material Planners to support their First Fit Planning team. This full‑time 6‑month assignment offers hybrid working after initial training and an excellent opportunity to grow within a busy supply chain environment.

Working Pattern: Onsite first 3 weeks, then hybrid (3 days onsite)

Hours: Monday–Friday, flexible office hours

Key Responsibilities

• Validate shipment plans with suppliers

• Maintain a 5‑day rolling shipment plan

• Support inbound PO management

• Track shipments across multiple sites

• Join daily and weekly review meetings

• Contribute to smooth planning and materials flow

• Ensure data accuracy and timely updates

• Liaise with internal teams to resolve supply issues

• Provide clear communication to stakeholders

• Assist with continuous improvement activities

About You

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Customer‑focused and reliable

• Confident communicator

• Able to manage complexity in a fast‑paced environment

• Comfortable using planning systems and Excel

• Background in supply chain or logistics preferred but not essential

• Secondary education completion or equivalent experience

Why join our client?

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunity to develop supply chain skills

• Hybrid working after training

• Work with a well‑established, forward‑thinking manufacturer

• Exposure to key planning processes and KPIs

(This role is not in an educational setting and therefore does not require an Enhanced DBS.)

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