Materials Planning and Logistics Analyst
On-siteGuildford, England, United Kingdom or Shalford, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Summary
Ensure vendor order coverage and maintain material flow to support the production plan by analysing ERP, MRP, and inventory data across business systems. Produce accurate reports on stock accuracy, shortages, delivery status, and supplier performance to identify material risks, data gaps, and supply constraints ahead of build. Investigate stock discrepancies, delivery issues, and material shortages to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions. Support perpetual inventory and cycle count activities by analysing variances and correcting system records. Collaborate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Programme teams to provide accurate material status and escalation data for planning reviews and operational decision-making. Highlight trends, risks, and improvement opportunities to enhance stock control, material flow, and planning discipline.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing, automotive, engineering, logistics, planning or material control environment
- Experience using ERP and/or MRP systems
- Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse, interpret and present operational data
- Good understanding of inventory control, stock accuracy, material availability and production support
- Able to investigate discrepancies, identify root cause and recommend corrective actions
- Strong attention to detail and disciplined approach to data accuracy
- Able to work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Logistics and Programme teams
- Clear communicator, able to turn data into simple actions, risks and recommendations
- All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in low-volume automotive manufacturing
- Experience with cycle counting, perpetual inventory or stock accuracy improvement
- Understanding of BOMs, supplier schedules, production planning and material flow
- Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools
- Lean / continuous improvement awareness
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