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Senior Materials Planner

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Role: Senior Materials Planner Salary: 38-45k Location: Oldham

An established, internationally operating manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Senior Materials Planner to take ownership of forecasting, inventory planning and supply coordination across a global supply chain.

Reporting to the Global Purchasing/Supply Chain Manager, you will ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to support customer demand. This is a commercially focused role combining demand analysis, stock optimisation and team leadership.

Key responsibilities:
• Analyse sales trends and manage inventory planning across multiple SKUs
• Lead forecasting and replenishment to support the UK sales plan
• Coordinate overseas supply and manage supplier performance
• Track forecast accuracy and refine planning KPIs
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Develop and guide the Purchasing team

About you:
• Proven experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting or Sales Planning
• Strong inventory management experience within a global supply environment
• Experience working with overseas suppliers
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system knowledge (Navision advantageous)
• Commercially aware, analytical and confident in stakeholder engagement

Please apply or contact directly for further details.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Supply Chain

Industry: Purchasing and Procurement

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum + PRP Bonus

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Oldham

Job Reference: LEVBS8-04C4B8EE

Date posted: 17 February 2026

Consultant: Seren Milner