Planning & Materials Manager
Ref: AS7355217
Worksop, England
£50,000
- Permanent
- Materials Planning
- Inventory Control
- Manufacturing Supply Chain
About the candidate
A hands-on Planning & Materials Manager with strong experience across manufacturing, distribution and consumer goods environments. They bring a practical background in production planning, inventory control, materials flow and supplier collaboration, with a clear focus on keeping operations running smoothly and customer commitments on track.
They are confident leading teams, improving stock accuracy and supporting ERP-led reporting improvements. Known for a proactive, collaborative approach, they are well suited to a permanent role where they can drive better planning discipline, reduce shortages and support continuous improvement across the supply chain.
What makes them great?
- Delivers Measurable Efficiency Gains – Helped introduce lean practices that improved order fulfilment efficiency by around 20% across a multi-site distribution environment.
- Improves Inventory Performance – Contributed to an approximate 15% reduction in excess stock through improved forecasting, analysis and stronger material flow management.
- Strong Team Leadership – Developed planning and inventory teams through training, helping to improve stock accuracy, reduce material shortages and build a positive working culture.
Areas of expertise
- Production Planning & Materials Management – Experienced in managing production schedules, material availability and inventory processes within fast-paced manufacturing operations.
- Inventory Control & Forecasting – Strong track record in improving stock accuracy, reducing excess inventory and using better forecasting methods to support operational efficiency.
- Continuous Improvement & ERP Systems – Hands-on experience introducing lean practices and supporting ERP implementation to improve data accuracy, reporting and process visibility.