Materials Planner
| Posting date: | 28 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | Belfast, County Antrim, BT15GB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4751168_1764340616 |
Summary
Your new company
Hays are partnering with a leading organisation within the sustainable manufacturing sector to recruit for a Materials Planner to join their Supply Chain team in Belfast. This business plays a key role in delivering innovative, environmentally responsible solutions that protect food, people, and the planet.
Your new role
You will ensure factory production is supported with the required raw materials to maximise efficiency. Responsibilities include:
- Converting supply plans into material plans
- Scheduling supplier deliveries
- Managing call-off requests
- Reporting potential risks.
- Manage key supplier relationships
- Chair weekly supplier review meetings
- Track performance
- Provide scenario planning to support operational and commercial teams.
This is a fixed-term role until February 2027, offering stability and an immediate start.
What you'll need to succeed
- Recent experience in a similar role
- Sound knowledge of supply chain processes (planning, demand, replenishment)
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Proven analytical skills and ability to use data for decision-making
- Excellent communication and IT literacy
- Highly organised, resilient, and resourceful
Desirable:
- Experience in food packaging or manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of MRP and forecasting systems
- Business-related qualification
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work with a global sustainability leader
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Fixed-term stability until February 2027
- Career development opportunities
What you need to do now
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