Outsource UK
Material Planner
Material Planner at Outsource UK, based in Leicester, East Midlands, paying £18.00 - £19.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £18.00 - £19.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Leicester, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Warehouse Logistics
8% below the typical rate for warehouse logistics
Reference 57506451
About the role
?? Desford | ?? £18.81 per hour PAYE | 12-Month Contract | ?? Likely Extension
Looking for your next opportunity in Supply Chain & Materials Planning?
We're recruiting a Material Planner to join the facility, supporting increased production volumes and ensuring materials are delivered on time to keep manufacturing moving.
What you'll be doing:
Managing a portfolio of suppliers
Building strong supplier relationships
Monitoring supplier performance and material availability
Solving supply chain challenges to support production plans
Working cross-functionally with multiple internal teams
Supporting continuous improvement projects
What we're looking for:
2-3 years' Supply Chain, Materials Planning or Logistics experience
Strong supplier management skills
Excellent problem-solving ability
Good understanding of supply chain processes
Excel skills (Pivot Tables & VLOOKUPs desirable)
Strong communication and stakeholder management
?? Predominantly site-based in Desford
?? Flexible start times between 06:30-08:00
?? Occasional opportunities to visit suppliers across the UK
A fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturer where you'll see the impact of your work directly on the production of world-class construction equipment.
?? Interested? Get in touch for more information.
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Reference: 57506451 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 6 Nov 2026 · Listed via Outsource UK
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