Material Planner Schedular

Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

8/7/2025

Job type: Permanent Location: Wrightbus Closing date: Tuesday 19 Aug 2025 08:00 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates. We therefore encourage early applications. Purpose of Post: To purchase and expedite the delivery of materials to meet production requirements in line with normal scheduling procedures, and assist with maintaining and updating the Master Production Schedule Key Tasks: Responsible for the procurement of materials via Sage system using Bill of material, MRP and purchase order requisitions for bus parts, rejects, re-buys, consumables, chassis components and customer supplied material. Communicate purchase orders effectively to suppliers. Ensure all purchase orders are placed correctly for current production build. To schedule and expedite material into Wrightbus to meet required dates Communicate & process order cancellations Communicate & process order reschedules Drive down supplier shortages to an acceptable level Issue & review supplier order books & reports Upload supplier orderbooks in Power BI Report daily on constraints likely to affect production. Maintain daily the online shortages portal with updates on expected dates and route cause for late parts Schedule supplier deliveries in goods in booking calendar Clear invoice queries ASAP To assist in the management of the engineering change process, with regard to analysing existing stock at Wrightbus, also at the suppliers and advising on suitable cut-in points for changes. Monitor stock levels and minimize overstocking Liaise with stores and production to ensure material is always available for production when required. Liaise with supplier on delivery key performance indicators - such as delivery on time, delivery note and invoice queries, etc Appropriate escalation of critical supply issues Participate in vendor reviews as required. To develop, maintain and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures. To report to the Logistics and Production management teams of constraints to production due to material shortages. Any other duties as requested by Senior Management from time to time. To report individual performance and set targets for improvement. Also actively contribute to achieving departmental goals and objectives. Participate in Stock Take if required. Work and develop relationships with the Production Management team. Essential Criteria: 5 GCSE Grades A-C to include Maths and English or equivalent OR Proven extensive relevant experience of scheduling high volumes of material to meet production demands. Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases. Experience in use of MRP systems minimum 3 years. Suitable experience in scheduling to a build programme minimum 3 years. Knowledge of material scheduling in a high volume manufacturing process Influencing/persuasive skills Problem solving skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure Proactive in your role The Benefits: 4% discretionary bonus Life Insurance Medicash scheme Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's. Free car parking Canteen Career progression Professional development Flexitime #wbstaff To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.