Material Planning Clerk

Posted 11 September 2025
Salary £13.45 - £17.56 per hour
LocationManchester
Job type Contract
Discipline EngineeringManufacturing
ReferenceBBBH22577_1757588500

Job description

Over 100 years in business, and over 10 years in the orderbook our client are a well-established and fast-growing Manufacturer looking for your skills!

We're hiring a Material Planning Clerk to support between Warehouse and Supply Chain functions and ensure the flow of materials into a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal for a Material Control, Warehouse Management or Supply Chain professional with strong ERP skills using SAP, along with advanced Microsoft Excel experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor, control, and optimize the delivery and flow of all materials to support Just-In-Time production requirements.
  • Ensure materials arrive at the correct assembly area upon receipt of material to goods in
  • Lead the investigation into all instances of missing materials, identifying root causes (e.g., incorrect delivery, system errors, misplaced stock).
  • Collaborate closely with production teams to anticipate material requirements and identify potential bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with Warehouse to maintain picking schedule is forecasted accurately to prevent under/over picking.
  • Oversee the receiving process for all incoming materials, ensuring accuracy against production orders and adherence to specified delivery requirements.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a Material Control, Planning, Warehouse or Supply Chain position.
  • Experience using SAP ERP system is essential.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
  • Strong communication skills, with a pro-active attitude and initiative.


Location: South Manchester
Contract - Ongoing, expected circa 6 months
Pay rate:

  • £13.45 per hour PAYE
  • £17.56 per hour UMBRELLA


Contact Details:
For inquiries or to apply, please contact Jacob on 0161 4166249 or jacob@emp-sol.com