CareerPlan

Material Planner

Cambridge/GBFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-14
Hybrid

Core

Manage material planning activities to ensure material availability for production while balancing inventory levels and mitigating supply chain risks.

Role type

Material Planner

Builds

Electron Microscopy products

Domain

Scientific instrumentation manufacturing

Deliverable

production features

Required skills

MRP and material planning principles, SAP or similar ERP/MRP planning system, inventory management, demand forecasting analysis, supply risk identification, product lifecycle planning (NPI/ECO)

Preferred skills

Power BI, Excel, data analysis tools, supplier management, inventory optimisation

Technologies

SAP, MRP, Power BI, Excel

Responsibilities

Review demand forecasts and production requirements, monitor MRP outputs for shortages, resolve material issues with cross-functional teams, manage material requirements through engineering changes, analyse planning data for continuous improvement

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC