Job Title Production and Materials Planner Location Ashford, TN24 0LU Salary Up to £35k per annum dependant on experience Hours Full Time 37.5 hours per week, 12 Month Fixed Contract As our next Production and Materials Planner you will help to ensure the timely delivery of materials, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining inventory levels to support product without overstocking. It’s a role that requires foresight, agility and excellent communication. Coordination of production timelines, resources, and workforce availability to ensure manufacturing runs efficiently. While daily and weekly tasks focus on immediate priorities, monthly activities emphasize longer term planning, performance tracking, and process improvements. The successful candidate will Provide support to the wider on-site supply chain Build strong relationships with suppliers Co-ordinate with suppliers on delivery schedules and deviations to plan Interface with the engineering teams and shutdowns To oversee the inventory for materials volume and values What we need from you Highly numerical Advance Excel capabilities Good with building relationships, including good conflict resolution skills and the ability to challenge The Benefits and Perks... Company Pension Sharesave Scheme The Hamper - our employee discount platform Company Shop Subsidised canteen on site The Next Step... Click apply via our website and upload your CV