Material Planner Location - Peterborough, Hybrid Role Salary - £16.15 per hour 9-12 Month Contract (with potential extension) Are you an experienced Material Planner ready to take on an exciting new opportunity? Our client, a global leader in their field, is seeking a skilled professional to join their team in Peterborough. This hybrid role offers a balance of remote working (four days per week) and on-site collaboration, providing the flexibility you need while working for a prestigious company. Why Join Our Client? This is your chance to work for a renowned organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With a supportive team environment and an opportunity to make a real impact, this is the perfect role for a motivated Material Planner to thrive. Your Role as a Material Planner As a Material Planner, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials to meet demand. Your key responsibilities will include: Reviewing materials planning panels daily to align supply with demand. Releasing new purchase orders for whole goods to meet delivery timelines. Managing supplier order boards, updating planning systems, and processing purchase order changes. Providing accurate updates to customer order management teams. Collaborating in end-to-end planning meetings and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. Additional Responsibilities Aligning supply plans with demand plans to optimise inventory levels. Monitoring abnormal demand signals and stock levels to adjust plans accordingly. Running simulations to analyse planning parameter changes and presenting findings to stakeholders. Contributing to quality, safety, and process improvement projects. What Our Client Is Looking For Our client values individuals who bring expertise and passion to their work. The ideal candidate will have: 5-7 years of relevant experience in materials planning, production scheduling, or inventory control. Proficiency in materials planning systems and tools such as Excel, Access, or TOAD. Strong competencies in communication, results-driven approaches, and managing complexity. A high school diploma or equivalent certification (additional qualifications preferred). Key Competencies Materials Planning System Utilisation Plan for Every Part (PFEP) Inventory Management and Optimisation Materials KPI Management Network Master Supply Planning Why This Role? This contract position offers you a chance to showcase your skills, work with industry leaders, and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic supply chain. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or gain valuable experience with a global organisation, this role provides the platform for professional growth and achievement. Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. About Morgan Jones: Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions as well as the Privacy, Cookie, and Data Retention Policy, which can be found on our website. Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. To view other great opportunities, visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.