Material Planner in Coventry

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Material Planner / Analyst\n\nFull-Time | Permanent\nSalary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are looking for an organised and analytical Material Planner / Analyst to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment within the automotive supply sector.\n\nWorking as part of the MP&L team, you will play a key role in ensuring material availability aligns with customer demand while supporting production continuity and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong planning skills, advanced Excel capability, and experience working within a dynamic manufacturing or automotive environment.\n\nThe successful candidate will be highly organised, adaptable, and confident communicating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Support daily communication with customers regarding schedule changes and delivery requirements\n\n * Ensure material inventory levels meet customer demand and production schedules\n\n * Forecast demand using sales forecasts and customer scheduling information\n\n * Coordinate with internal production and subcontract supply teams to maintain continuity of supply\n\n * Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions and operational capacity\n\n * Minimise obsolete stock and reduce business liability\n\n * Liaise closely with warehouse and logistics teams to coordinate dispatches and deliveries\n\n * Create and maintain regular reports, data analysis, and planning updates\n\n * Convert and manipulate customer schedules from portals, spreadsheets, and emails into internal planning formats\n\n * Communicate any customer demand changes or supply constraints across departments\n\nAbout You\n\nWe are looking for someone who:\n\nHas previous experience in a material planning, supply chain, or analyst role\n\nIdeally has experience within the automotive or manufacturing sector\n\nThrives in a fast-paced environment\n\nHas excellent communication and organisational skills\n\nCan manage priorities effectively and work independently\n\nIs analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving\n\nIs flexible and adaptable to changing business demands\n\nSkills & Experience\n\nEssential\n\nPrevious experience in a similar planning or analyst role\n\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills\n\nStrong analytical and reporting capability\n\nExcellent communication skills\n\nAbility to work under pressure and manage deadlines effectively\n\nGood organisational and time-management skills\n\nDesirable\n\nAutomotive industry experience\n\nExperience working with customer scheduling systems and forecasting tools\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nCompetitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience\n\nPermanent full-time opportunity\n\nSupportive and collaborative working environment\n\nOpportunity to work within a dynamic and growing business\n\nCareer development opportunities within supply chain and operations\n\nIf you are a driven and detail-focused planning professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you