Material Planning Clerk in Manchester Area

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English