Materials Planner
Kinetic PLC
Posted a day ago, valid for 14 days
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4LQ, England

£17.94 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Kinetic PLC is seeking a Material Planner for their client in Newcastle, offering a salary of £17.94 per hour.
- The role requires proven experience in material planning and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, particularly Oracle ASCP.
- Responsibilities include reviewing the ERP system, converting suggested requirements into purchase requisitions, and collaborating with the Production Scheduler.
- Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with confident IT abilities.
- This position offers a hybrid work model, with the possibility of one day working from home after training, and requires a commitment of 37.5 hours per week.
Are you experienced in material planning and confident working with MRP/ERP systems? Do you enjoy keeping production running smoothly and ensuring materials are available on time? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
What you'll be doing:
* Reviewing the ERP system daily to make sure materials are available as per BOM requirements.
* Converting ERP (Oracle ASCP) suggested requirements into purchase requisitions.
* Working closely with the Production Scheduler to identify risks and resolve material issues.
* Acting as the link between procurement, projects, and production teams to keep things moving.
* Monitoring inventory levels to maintain material flow while supporting cash flow targets.
* Ensuring data quality and accuracy in the ERP system.
What we're looking for:
* Proven experience in Material Planning.
* Previous MRP/ERP experience - Oracle ASCP is a real bonus!
* Knowledge of Engineering BOM structures.
* Strong communication, organisation, and influencing skills.
* Confident IT skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
The details:
* Location: Newcastle
* Hybrid: 1 day home office possible (after training)
* Hours: 37.5 per week, compressed week available (half-day Friday), core hours 10am-4pm
* Pay:17.94 per hour
If you're organised, service-oriented, and ready to step into a rewarding and flexible role - we'd love to hear from you!
Kinetic Plc is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 40 years' experience supporting the engineering, manufacturing, and technical sectors. Every application is treated with care and attention, and we aim to contact all candidates.