Production and Materials Planner
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Senex Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SEN6668 |
Summary
Title: Production and Materials Planner
Location: St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
An established, specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex is seeking a Production and Materials Planner to join its operations team.
This is a high-precision, low-volume manufacturing environment supporting advanced technologies used globally across scientific and industrial applications.
You’ll be joining a collaborative, technically focused team where planning, purchasing, coordination, and material flow are critical to delivering high-quality products on time.
The Production and Materials Planner Role
This Production and Materials Planner position is a key role within the operations function. You will take ownership of production planning, materials coordination, purchasing and stock control therefore ensuring smooth operational flow and on-time delivery.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing planning, purchasing coordination, and hands-on stock and logistics involvement.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling
Develop and maintain short- and medium-term production plans
Balance demand, capacity, and material availability
Manage and communicate Master Production Schedules (MPS)
Planning Execution & Control
Track production progress against plan
Identify risks, delays, and bottlenecks
Work with internal teams to implement corrective actions
Materials & Purchasing Coordination
Support purchasing activities in line with production plans while working with the buyer
Monitor supplier performance and material availability
Expedite orders and mitigate supply risks
Stock Control & Inventory
Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy
Support goods-in, goods-out, and stock movements
Conduct cycle counts and stock reconciliation
Shipping & Logistics
Coordinate shipments to customers
Ensure compliance with export and documentation requirements
Manage packing and dispatch processes
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Produce operational reports and KPIs
Provide insight into delivery performance and stock levels
Identify and implement process improvements
Skills & Experience required for this Production and Materials Planner job
Essential
Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Good numeracy and analytical ability
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Desirable
Experience using ERP/MRP systems
Understanding of production planning or supply chain processes
Exposure to purchasing, stock control, or logistics
Benefits
25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
Company pension scheme
Life assurance (4x salary)
Income protection scheme
Private healthcare
Employee assistance programme
Supportive and technically engaging working environment
Apply For this Production and Materials Planner Now
If you’re a Production Planner, Materials Planner, or Supply Chain / Purchasing Professional looking for a varied role or new career in a high-quality engineering environment, we’d like to hear from you.
Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, full company details will be shared on application or during an initial, discreet conversation with Senex Recruitment.
To discuss this role in confidence or apply, contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment by calling 01424 211872,
Location: St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
An established, specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex is seeking a Production and Materials Planner to join its operations team.
This is a high-precision, low-volume manufacturing environment supporting advanced technologies used globally across scientific and industrial applications.
You’ll be joining a collaborative, technically focused team where planning, purchasing, coordination, and material flow are critical to delivering high-quality products on time.
The Production and Materials Planner Role
This Production and Materials Planner position is a key role within the operations function. You will take ownership of production planning, materials coordination, purchasing and stock control therefore ensuring smooth operational flow and on-time delivery.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing planning, purchasing coordination, and hands-on stock and logistics involvement.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling
Develop and maintain short- and medium-term production plans
Balance demand, capacity, and material availability
Manage and communicate Master Production Schedules (MPS)
Planning Execution & Control
Track production progress against plan
Identify risks, delays, and bottlenecks
Work with internal teams to implement corrective actions
Materials & Purchasing Coordination
Support purchasing activities in line with production plans while working with the buyer
Monitor supplier performance and material availability
Expedite orders and mitigate supply risks
Stock Control & Inventory
Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy
Support goods-in, goods-out, and stock movements
Conduct cycle counts and stock reconciliation
Shipping & Logistics
Coordinate shipments to customers
Ensure compliance with export and documentation requirements
Manage packing and dispatch processes
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Produce operational reports and KPIs
Provide insight into delivery performance and stock levels
Identify and implement process improvements
Skills & Experience required for this Production and Materials Planner job
Essential
Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Good numeracy and analytical ability
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Desirable
Experience using ERP/MRP systems
Understanding of production planning or supply chain processes
Exposure to purchasing, stock control, or logistics
Benefits
25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
Company pension scheme
Life assurance (4x salary)
Income protection scheme
Private healthcare
Employee assistance programme
Supportive and technically engaging working environment
Apply For this Production and Materials Planner Now
If you’re a Production Planner, Materials Planner, or Supply Chain / Purchasing Professional looking for a varied role or new career in a high-quality engineering environment, we’d like to hear from you.
Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, full company details will be shared on application or during an initial, discreet conversation with Senex Recruitment.
To discuss this role in confidence or apply, contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment by calling 01424 211872,