Material Planner Manufacturing assembly with electrification and injection moulding inputs

Material Planner - Manufacturing assembly with electrification and injection moulding inputs

Coventry

Up to 35000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) pension life assurance employee assistance programme wellbeing support and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

About the Role

Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Uniparts Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way Forward Plan this exciting venture will scale rapidly from zero to over 200 team members within a four-month period. We are seeking a proactive data-driven Material Planner to manage material flow supplier schedules and goods-inward processes. You will liaise directly with suppliers customers and production teams to optimise inventory coordinate transportation and maintain uninterrupted production in a dynamic high-impact environment.

As part of your key responsibilities youll focus on:

MRP and Material Flow Management- Load customer and supplier schedules into MRP systems (IFS) update requirement plans and distribute demand forecasts to maintain optimal inventory levels

Supplier and Customer Coordination- Act as the direct operational interface for series and aftermarket requirements expediting material deliveries tracking engineering changes and managing runouts

Production and Logistics Support- Partner with shop-floor team leaders to track work progress resolve material shortages coordinate inbound/outbound transport and prepare delivery paperwork

KPI Tracking and Performance Reporting- Monitor supplier/customer KPIs analyse data compile progress reports and facilitate regular performance meetings

Continuous Improvement and SHE- Apply Unipart Way lean methodologies to streamline supply chain processes while actively adhering to site Safety Health & Environmental (SHE) procedures

About You

Wed love you to have the following skills and experience but please apply if you think youd be able to perform well in this role!

Material Planning Experience- Proven background as a Material Planner or Inventory Controller within high-volume short lead-time Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing environments

MRP Systems and Data Proficiency- Active hands-on experience using MRP/ERP systems (IFS experience is an advantage) alongside strong analytical and MS Excel skills

Supply Chain Exposure- Familiarity with managing complex component inputs engineering change tracking OEM customer demands or fast-moving assembly lines

Lean and Problem-Solving Mindset- Knowledge of lean manufacturing continuous improvement tools and a persistent approach to resolving supply chain bottlenecks under tight deadlines

About Unipart

We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design Make Move and Improve components in our customers supply chains keeping their operations and assets moving and working better for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies we improve performance - saving time cost and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient resilient and sustainable supply chains.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible inclusive and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether its your age disability neurodiversity gender identity family status or any other characteristic that makes you you - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process please let us know. We are here to support you.