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Coventry

Material Planner (m/f/d)

As a successful family-owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.

Your tasks

  • In this vital role within our Logistics team, you will ensure the efficient and timely supply of components and the smooth flow of materials—both inbound and outbound—to meet customer requirements.
  • Develop and maintain accurate despatch plans to meet customer delivery schedules.
  • Plan production orders based on customer call-offs, assessing feasibility and resolving conflicts through direct negotiation.
  • Take full ownership of the production plan and ensure plan adherence.
  • Escalate supply issues promptly—missed targets, stock drops, customer shortfalls, etc.
  • Analyze demand forecasts and liaise directly with customers.
  • Monitor and manage stock levels, accuracy, and resolve variances.
  • Input and update customer schedules in the system within 24 hours of receipt.
  • Navigate and manage customer portals and systems to avoid disruption to dispatch or production.
  • Resolve system errors (e.g., COGI) to ensure accurate data and material flow.
  • Manage material changes linked to engineering modifications (GECOS), minimizing obsolete stock.
  • Maintain and update master data in SAP regularly.
  • Track, report, and drive logistics KPIs.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement within the logistics value stream.
  • Coordinate premium freight bookings and follow escalation and approval processes.
  • Comply with all company policies and values including health & safety, quality, code of conduct, and environmental practices.

Your Profile

  • HNC level qualification in Logistics, Production Planning, or a Business-related field.
  • 3–5 years in logistics or production planning, ideally within the automotive industry.
  • Familiarity with SAP (MM and SD required, PP beneficial).
  • Strong IT and data entry skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities.
  • Understanding of logistics and production processes.
  • Comfortable with fast-paced environments and tight deadlines.

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