Role: Senior Materials Planner
Salary: 38-45k
Location: Oldham
An established, internationally operating manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Senior Materials Planner to take ownership of forecasting, inventory planning and supply coordination across a global supply chain.
Reporting to the Global Purchasing/Supply Chain Manager, you will ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to support customer demand. This is a commercially focused role combining demand analysis, stock optimisation and team leadership.
Key responsibilities:
* Analyse sales trends and manage inventory planning across multiple SKUs
* Lead forecasting and replenishment to support the UK sales plan
* Coordinate overseas supply and manage supplier performance
* Track forecast accuracy and refine planning KPIs
* Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies
* Develop and guide the Purchasing team
About you:
* Proven experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting or Sales Planning
* Strong inventory management experience within a global supply environment
* Experience working with overseas suppliers
* Advanced Excel skills and ERP system knowledge (Navision advantageous)
* Commercially aware, analytical and confident in stakeholder engagement
Please apply or contact directly for further details.
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