Role: Material Planner/Purchaser Location: Heywood Type: Permanent Shifts: Monday-Friday days Salary: £35,000-£40,000 depending on experience
HRGO Recruitment are supporting an established manufacturing business in recruiting a proactive Material Planner / Purchaser to support production continuity and manage day to day purchasing activities within a fast-paced operational environment.
This role will focus on material planning, supplier coordination, inventory management, and procurement administration, ensuring materials are available to meet production demands while balancing stock levels and cost control.
The role:
Manage raw material and packaging stock levels to support manufacturing demand
Run MRP and purchasing activities using SAP
Raise and manage purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and resolve supply issues
Proactively manage supplier deliveries, lead times, and material shortages to minimise production risk
Maintain accurate inventory, planning, and master data records within SAP
Support inventory accuracy through stock control, cycle counts, and variance investigation
Investigate stock variances and support stock control activities
Liaise with cross-functional teams to support production schedules and operational priorities
Work closely with suppliers and internal teams across operations, warehouse, finance, and production
Support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain function
The candidate:
Previous experience in material planning, purchasing, or supply chain within manufacturing
Strong SAP and MRP experience
Good understanding of inventory control and supplier management
Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Advanced Excel skills preferred
Knowledge of import/export processes or inventory optimisation projects
Benefits
Company bonus scheme
33 days holiday, increasing with service
Holiday purchase scheme
Competitive pension contribution
Stable permanent opportunity within a collaborative manufacturing environment
For further information, please contact Sophie on 0151 439 3056 or email sophie.mitchell@hrgo.co.uk
