Material Planner Peterborough (remote - 4 days from home) initially 12-month contract circa £21 per hour 2-stage interview (virtual) Certain Advantage is working in partnership with a prestigious manufacturing organisation operating within the automotive sector who are looking to hire a Material Planner. Your responsibilities: Conduct daily reviews of material planning panels to ensure supply aligns with demand. Release new purchase orders to guarantee product availability within required timelines. Monitor supplier order boards and update planning systems with relevant data. Manage purchase order change requests and re-schedule to optimise lead times. Provide accurate information to customer order management teams for effective planning. Participate in end-to-end planning meetings to review open orders and address potential issues. And a few things you should know: Comply with HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations. Follow standard work procedures, process documentation, and quality standards. Conduct quality checks on planning parameters such as inventory levels and reorder points. Follow standard work procedures, process documentation, and quality standards. Conduct quality checks on planning parameters such as inventory levels and reorder points. Monitor signals for abnormal demand and stock levels to adjust supply schedules accordingly. Update approved forecast adjustments to align with overall demand plans. During an interview, we might ask you about: Communication: Convey clear and effective messages tailored to different audiences. Global Perspective: Address challenges with a broad, strategic outlook. Complexity Management: Analyse intricate data to solve problems efficiently. Apply now Or contact Lukas >> (phone number removed) /(phone number removed)