Production and Materials Planner

Title: Production and Materials Planner

Location: St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

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An established, specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex is seeking a Production and Materials Planner to join its operations team.

This is a high-precision, low-volume manufacturing environment supporting advanced  technologies used globally across scientific and industrial applications.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, technically focused team where planning, purchasing, coordination, and material flow are critical to delivering high-quality products on time.

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The Production and Materials Planner Role

This Production and Materials Planner position is a key role within the operations function. You will take ownership of production planning, materials coordination, purchasing and stock control therefore ensuring smooth operational flow and on-time delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing planning, purchasing coordination, and hands-on stock and logistics involvement.

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Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain short- and medium-term production plans
• Balance demand, capacity, and material availability
• Manage and communicate Master Production Schedules (MPS)

Planning Execution & Control

• Track production progress against plan
• Identify risks, delays, and bottlenecks
• Work with internal teams to implement corrective actions

Materials & Purchasing Coordination

• Support purchasing activities in line with production plans while working with the buyer
• Monitor supplier performance and material availability
• Expedite orders and mitigate supply risks

Stock Control & Inventory

• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy
• Support goods-in, goods-out, and stock movements
• Conduct cycle counts and stock reconciliation

Shipping & Logistics

• Coordinate shipments to customers
• Ensure compliance with export and documentation requirements
• Manage packing and dispatch processes

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Produce operational reports and KPIs
• Provide insight into delivery performance and stock levels
• Identify and implement process improvements

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Skills & Experience required for this Production and Materials Planner job 

Essential

• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good numeracy and analytical ability
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Desirable

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Understanding of production planning or supply chain processes
• Exposure to purchasing, stock control, or logistics

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Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Income protection scheme
• Private healthcare
• Employee assistance programme
• Supportive and technically engaging working environment

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Apply For this Production and Materials Planner Now

If you’re a Production Planner, Materials Planner, or Supply Chain / Purchasing  Professional looking for a varied role or new career in a high-quality engineering environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, full company details will be shared on application or during an initial, discreet conversation with Senex Recruitment.

To discuss this role in confidence or apply, contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment by calling 01424 211872, or apply via the Senex Recruitment website.

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