Materials Planner

  • Prime Appointments
  • Witham, Essex
  • Feb 17, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

A client of ours in the Witham area are recruiting a Materials Planner to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Thursday 7.55am - 4.30pm and Friday 7.55am - 1.15pm (37 hours). Paying 28,000 - 30,000 per annum depending on experience. This role offers hybrid working after a successful probation, working 2 days in the office and 3 from home.

Working in a team of 6, key duties include but are not limited to:

  • Commit to customer orders based on supply and capacity.
  • Ensure on-time delivery.
  • Set lead times to meet shipping dates.
  • Expedite and adjust schedules as needed.
  • Manage plan execution and raise orders/requisitions.
  • Handle capacity planning and inventory.
  • Support new projects and continuous improvement.
  • Be responsive to customer needs.


Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Materials Planner position:

  • 1+ years planning experience essential to be considered ideally within a manufacturing and production environment
  • SAP Knowledge preferred
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient within the Microsoft packages


Great Benefits to working for this company include:

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension (Double employer contribution)
  • Free parking
  • Early finish on Friday
  • Training and upskilling


If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Materials Planner position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.