Material Planner Buyer

Materials Planner / Buyer (Sick Cover)

• Location: Worcestershire
• Duration: Temporary (2-3 months)
• Pay Rate: £15 - £17 per hour
• Role Type: Immediate Start / Short-Term Cover

Are you an experienced Materials Planner or Buyer looking for an urgent, well-paying temporary assignment in Worcestershire? We are partnering with an established manufacturing business to find a dedicated professional to provide crucial sick cover for a 2-to-3-month period.

In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring smooth plant operations by maintaining world-class material flow, controlling stock, and managing supplier relationships.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Material Planning & Procurement: Plan and issue material purchase orders to align perfectly with plant demand and company plans (MPS/MRP).
• Supplier Management: Expedite orders, drive supplier quality and delivery performance, and ensure supply chain stability.
• Stock & Quality Control: Oversee non-conforming products (returns, rework, and scrap) and manage consignment stock and indirect purchasing.
• Manufacturing Systems: Create and manage works orders using internal manufacturing systems (SAP).
• Continuous Improvement: Actively support business improvement projects, uphold housekeeping standards, and champion a safe working environment.
• Team Support: Collaborate across departments and cover team absences as needed.

What We Are Looking For:

• Systems & Computer Literacy: Strong IT skills with hands-on experience using SAP.
• Industry Background: A solid understanding of manufacturing processes, ideally including foundries and subcontract machining.
• Technical Skills: The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Commercial Awareness: A general understanding of stock turns versus cash flow.
• Communication & Approach: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a logical, methodical, and positive "can-do" attitude.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.