Supply Chain Materials Planner 18 Month Fixed term contract, from 40,000pa Manufacturing Blackburn Our client, a leading Manufacturing business are currently recruiting for a Materials Planner. The purpose of this role is to liaise internally with planning and production departments to ensure Customer requirements can be met. You will be responsible for the day to day management of the production schedule, ensuring all purchased materials, consumables or other items are available on site when required. Role duties and responsibilities Prepare a structured production schedule maximising capacity and labour resource. Place purchase orders in line with supplier lead times to maintain agreed levels of raw material. Call off paper from external storage/suppliers in line with schedule requirements taking into consideration storage space and availability on site. Ensure raw materials are on site 48 hours prior to production and communicate where necessary any issues. Maintain WIP at an appropriate level to support production efficiencies. Review the production schedule and material availability, identifying any potential issues and collaborate with relevant stakeholders where appropriate to find solutions. Attend daily planning and production meetings and communicate any issues to key site stakeholders. Skills and experience required Previous experience in a similar supply chain role (ideally in manufacturing but not essential) Strong organisational and multitasking ..... full job details .....