Brightwork are currently recruiting an exciting opportunity for an experienced material planner to join our client, a renowned maufacturer in their site in Ayrshire on a full time, permanent basis. The material planner will take day to day accountability for Scheduling and Expediting components against SAP MRP requirements. This is in line with the business/customer production and sales orders. The role also provides continuous support in the development of the Planning and Procurement activities to support Inventory Targets Key Responsibilities: - Ensure all relevant Master data and Procurement parameters are accurate and updated on MRP system. - Planning and scheduling deliveries of specific purchased products to meet the demands of our forecast. - Schedule new product introductions and ensure material is available whilst controlling timely run-out of old materials in conjunction with the Planning, Marketing and Commercial teams. - Buying and negotiation of materials - Measurement and reporting of supplier service level objectives - Continuous improvement projects aimed at implementing best practice procurement processes to lower costs Experience: - Experience working within an FMCG environment - Experience working within a Materials Planning environment would be advantageous - Ability to plan activities, meet assigned schedules and achieve planned targets & objectives - Strong commercial awareness - Good understanding of MRP / ERP systems and Competency in the use of Microsoft packages, excel, word etc - High degree of flexibility with good problem solving and communication skills This is a great opportunity to join our client during an exciting period of growth and expansion. If you are looking for the next step in your career, apply today Brightwork is a recruitment agency for those seeking permanent work and a recruitment business for those seeking temporary work