Jackson Hogg Ltd

Partner with leaders and managers across the UK & Ireland, providing commercially focused HR support and challenge. Lead and manage a broad range of Employee Relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and capability matters. Coach and develop managers to build confidence and capability in people management. Drive workforce planning and recruitment activity, identifying and addressing resourcing risks. Lead organisational change initiatives, including restructures, consultations, TUPE transfers and business integrations. Analyse people data and HR metrics to identify trends, inform decisions and improve business performance. Design and deliver leadership and management training on HR best practice, employment law and people management. Build strong relationships with Trade Unions and Employee Representative Groups to support positive employee relations. Lead and deliver HR projects and business-wide people initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and adoption. Support talent, succession, engagement and performance programmes that enhance organisational capability and employee experience.

Finance Assistant Northumberand Up to 30,000 (DOE) 3-6 Month Initial Contract Fully Office Based Immediate Start Available Jackson Hogg are delighted to be supporting a well-established business based in Northumberland with the appointment of a Finance Assistant on an initial 3-6 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the early stages of their finance career who is looking to gain exposure within a busy finance function and make an immediate impact. The Role You'll be supporting the wider finance team with a range of day-to-day accounting duties, including: Processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records Bank reconciliations Assisting with purchase and sales ledger activities Supporting month-end processes Data analysis and reporting using Excel General finance and administrative support as required About You We're looking for someone who: Has 1-2 years' finance experience Is confident working with numbers and financial data Has strong Excel skills, including formulas and data manipulation Has excellent attention to detail Is organised, proactive and eager to learn Can start at short notice or immediately What's in it for you? Immediate start opportunity Exposure to a busy and supportive finance team Valuable experience within a fast-paced environment Potential for contract extension depending on business requirements If you're looking for your next finance opportunity and are available to start quickly, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Buyer 12-month, fixed-term contract Hull Job Reference: 16919 Jackson Hogg Procurement division are partnering with an established organisation in Hull on the appointment of a Senior Buyer to join their Procurement team, on a 12-month, fixed-term contract basis covering a period of maternity leave. Salary on offer is 35-50k depending on experience and comes with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. As Senior Buyer , you will ensure goods and services are procured at the best possible price and quality, and that they meet the needs and provide the most efficient support possible. You will also be responsible for the management and development contracts for goods and services. The Role Manage all procurement activities. Contract development, including terms & conditions, structure, strategy and cross-site initiatives Appropriate contract management, including identification of supply chain efficiencies and supplier performance issues. Provide ongoing management of contracts in liaison with nominated technical representatives and other internal customers Project and Capex purchasing support, including selection of appropriate contracting styles. Assist with the management of the invitation to tender process. Contributing to the on-going development of and compliance with the procurement policy, procedures and systems. Coordinate and manage any client and/or supplier related audits. Liaise with the relevant departments in the pre-qualification of all suppliers. Support in relation to compliance with legal and finance functions. The Person/Requirements Fully qualified member of CIPS, or working towards Contract development & administration including terms and conditions, structure, strategy, performance monitoring, and problem resolution. Contract management including identification of supply chain efficiencies & performance issues Experience liaising with technical representatives. Project & Capex purchasing support experience Management/admin of invitation to tender processes experience Experience with procurement systems Experience of working to procedures As this is a contract role, we are looking for someone with no notice period or a short notice of 1-2 weeks. For more information, please contact Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced business partner who is confident working within a matrix management structure and has experience using HR systems to deliver a high-quality, people-focused service. A well established business within construction you will be based in Wakefield and covering our Yorkshire & North East region. Act as the first point of contact and trusted advisor for managers and employees across the Yorkshire & North East region. Regular Travel to sites and regional offices around the Yorkshire & North East region a minimum of 1 day per week. Manage, coach and develop the HR Advisor as a direct report. Provide advice and guidance on a full range of HR issues including employee relations, performance management, absence, and organisational change. Partner with managers to support workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning. Coach and support managers to develop their people leadership skills. Support recruitment and onboarding activities to attract and retain top talent. Analyse HR data to identify trends and support decision making, ensuring accurate use and maintenance of HR systems. Lead and contribute to regional and group-wide HR projects and initiatives. Work collaboratively with the wider HR team to ensure a consistent and joined-up approach across the business. Skills and Experience An established HR Business Partner ideally operating within a fast-paced, multi-site environment Strong knowledge of Employment law Experienced managing TUPE, redundancy and restructuring activity Proven track record in leading change projects Workforce planning Commercial awareness. Experience working in a matrix management structure. Comfortable with data, and using HRIS Experience of supporting managers through employee relations processes. CIPD qualification or equivalent experience. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region.

Software Developer Newcastle Upon Tyne Competitive Salary Hybrid The Developer will join an expanding IT team within a well-established organisation that develops software solutions primarily using the Microsoft .NET technology stack. Ideally coming from a background within insurance, banking, financial services, or another regulated environment, you will have experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and working closely with technology leadership, business stakeholders, and senior management. You will use appropriate methods and tools to analyse, develop, modify, and test system changes specified by the business. Using your development expertise, you will evaluate new technologies and identify opportunities for system improvement. Strong skills in Microsoft SQL Server and C# are essential. You will take ownership of the software you develop and provide end-user support through direct interaction with users, business analysts, and IT support teams. Strong organisational and communication skills are vital, as is the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment, both independently and collaboratively, to achieve project and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Interpret business and system requirements. Analyse, design, develop, test, and implement applications and websites. Maintain existing internal and external systems and support business users. Identify and resolve software defects. Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge repositories. Reporting Line Reports to the Lead Developer within the Technology function. Experience & Skills Required You will have a strong information technology background, demonstrated through the successful delivery of software projects using a variety of programming approaches. Experience developing and deploying both web-based and desktop applications is preferred. The role places particular emphasis on developing user interfaces and websites while providing support to the wider business. As such, you should be comfortable balancing project work with operational support activities. You will also have a strong understanding of database development and application integration, with relevant qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional certifications. Essential Skills Microsoft SQL Server (development and querying) C# .NET ASP.NET MVC HTML, CSS, jQuery, XML, JSON Desirable Skills Razor Bootstrap LINQ SOAP / WCF Web Services Web API Entity Framework Source Control Systems Agile methodologies, Scrum, and Sprint-based delivery approaches

Production Planner County Durham Competitive Salary + Benefits Jackson Hogg is delighted to be supporting an innovative advanced manufacturing business in the search for a Production Planner to join their Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing technology-led organisation supplying highly engineered products into demanding global markets. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production plans are aligned with customer demand, material availability and manufacturing capacity, supporting on-time delivery and operational efficiency. The Role Working closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Project teams, you will develop and maintain production schedules across multiple product lines, ensuring plans are realistic, achievable and visible to key stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining production plans and manufacturing schedules Translating customer demand and project requirements into achievable production plans Monitoring material availability, manufacturing capacity and work-in-progress Maintaining accurate ERP/MRP planning data Supporting daily and weekly planning reviews Identifying and escalating risks that may impact delivery performance Communicating priorities and progress across operational teams Supporting continuous improvement activities focused on planning, scheduling and production flow About You The successful candidate will have experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, supply chain planning or materials control within a manufacturing or engineering environment. You will also demonstrate: Experience using ERP/MRP systems Strong Excel and data analysis skills Good understanding of production flow, capacity planning and inventory management Excellent organisational and communication skills A proactive, structured and detail-focused approach Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience gained within electronics, aerospace, defence, semiconductor or other advanced manufacturing sectors would be advantageous. Wider Benefits include: Competitive salary 37.5-hour working week 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays Employer pension contribution of up to 8% Life assurance Income protection insurance Employee share scheme Electric vehicle scheme Cycle to Work scheme Volunteering day Ongoing learning and development opportunities If you're an experienced planner looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where you can make a real impact, please get in touch with Skye Madden, Managing Consultant at Jackson Hogg.

The Opportunity Commercial Accounts Administrator AXIOM is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy delivering pragmatic, value-adding asset management solutions to a range of sectors including: Energy, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Food, and Bulk Storage & Distribution. With recognised integrity management capabilities, AXIOM is uniquely positioned to deliver Process Safety, Inspection & NDT as well as Mechanical and Materials Engineering offerings to our valued partners across the entire asset life cycle. We are proud to offer these services through our regional offices in the UK s key industry hubs: Teesside, Humber, North West and Grangemouth. Are you interested in joining a forward-thinking and ambitious company? Would you take pride in supporting the safe delivery of inspection services and enjoy working as part of a motivated, client focused team? We are looking for a Commercial Accounts Administrator to support the finance function with basic accounts administration while taking a lead role on commercial terms, contracts, and documentation across projects, suppliers, and customers. Reporting to the Finance Director responsibilities include: Accounts / Finance Administration Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts under Finance Director guidance. Processing invoices and reconciling supplier statements. Support with maintaining accruals and prepayment records. Preparing documentation for year-end accounts and audits. General accounting administration using Sage, Xero or similar. Contracts & Commercial Administration Manage the commercial onboarding and due diligence of new clients and suppliers. Reviewing and assisting with negotiation of contracts, frameworks, T&Cs and amendments. Preparing contract summaries and identifying contractual risks and obligations. Maintaining contract registers, templates and controlled commercial documentation. Coordinate supplier/subcontractor contractual documentation. Supporting governance, compliance and internal approval processes. Supporting dispute avoidance and contractual issue resolution. Tracking contractual obligations, renewals and correspondence. Business Development / Tender Support Reviewing commercial terms within bids and tenders. Supporting pricing structures and contractual requirements. Preparing strategic proposals with the wider commercial team. Supporting continuous improvement of commercial processes and templates. Credit / Commercial Risk Monitoring customer credit terms and payment performance. Escalating customer/commercial credit risks. Qualifications & Competencies Essential skills: Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a strong understanding of contract principles Studying towards or holding AAT Level 2/3 (or equivalent), or relevant administrative/commercial experience Basic awareness of standard contract forms (NEC, JCT, FIDIC) helpful but full training given Good attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to track multiple workstreams and follow up on outstanding actions. Strong time management and prioritisation skills. Communication skills - Confident in making telephone calls, engaging regional managers to follow up and progress outstanding deliverables (reports etc.) for their teams. Strong written communication for accurate documentation and email correspondence. Initiative and Accountability - Able to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of following up with team members with persistence and professionalism. Teamwork - Comfortable working closely with others Flexible and cooperative, willing to support where needed. Confident with Excel and general accounting software (Sage, Xero, or similar) Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally to AXIOM offices and client sites Preferred skills: Experience in engineering, construction, or manufacturing sector an advantage, not essential

Overview, 12 month Fixed Term Contract , 75,000 salary, hybrid working (could also be based in London). I'm currently supporting a global organisation as they look to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee their US & Canadian payroll operations while supporting a significant payroll transformation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and enjoys combining operational leadership with change management. Duties Lead payroll operations across the US & Canada Drive process improvements and transformation initiatives Work closely with global stakeholders and external partners Manage and develop an established payroll team Play a key role in shaping future payroll operations You will be joining an excellent team and reputable organisation. Please apply to the role, we are looking to move quickly. Benefits: Canteen Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Life insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay Transport links Work from home Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newcastle upon Tyne

A growing North East business is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a broad role offering responsibility for management accounts production, cash flow management, financial analysis and process improvement. Key responsibilities will include: Preparation of monthly management accounts and commentary Ownership of month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations Daily cash flow management and reporting VAT returns and intercompany reconciliations Financial and operational analysis to support business performance Reviewing payment runs and maintaining strong financial controls Supporting year-end audit requirements Identifying opportunities for process improvements, automation and AI adoption Providing support across the wider finance function when required Applicants should have: Previous management accounting experience AAT Level 4 or be studying ACCA, CIMA or ACA Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookups and data analysis Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious organisation offering genuine scope for professional development and progression. Salary: 38,000 - 42,000 DOE Benefits: 33 days holiday, company pension, death in service, health cash plan Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Customer Service Advisor 25,700 Basic + Bonus up to 500 per month Hybrid Working (following probation) Based just outside Newcastle Are you a customer-focused professional who enjoys building relationships and delivering an excellent service? We're looking for a proactive Customer Service Advisor to join our growing team. This is not a call centre environment; you'll have ownership of customer enquiries, manage relationships with existing customers, coordinate orders and identify opportunities to add value through outstanding account management. Working closely with customers, you'll act as a key point of contact, ensuring a seamless experience from enquiry through to delivery. You'll build long-term relationships, provide solutions, and support customers in getting the most from our products and services. What you'll bring: Previous experience in a customer-facing, account management or sales support role. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. A proactive and organised approach to managing customer accounts. The ability to identify opportunities to increase customer engagement and spend in a consultative way. Excellent attention to detail and administrative skills. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. What's on offer: 25,700 basic salary Monthly bonus scheme worth up to 500 per month Hybrid working once probation has been successfully completed Full training and ongoing support Genuine career progression opportunities A supportive and collaborative team culture This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with customers and wants to build a long-term career with a business that values relationships, service and personal development.

Financial Accountant Stokesley £50,000 - £55,000 Jackson Hogg are delighted to be supporting an exciting business in Stokesley who are seeking to recruit a qualified Financial Accountant. Reporting into the Finance Director, the successful candidate will either be from a practice background looking to make their first move into industry or working in industry already with strong knowledge of UK GAAP. Working alongside a great team that operate within a friendly and supportive culture, this role is fully office based. Duties and responsibilities: Prepare year end statutory accounts for all group entities in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102, and FRS 101 or the small companies regime where applicable) and the Companies Act 2006 Prepare group consolidated accounts, including intercompany eliminations, goodwill and other adjustments relating to acquisitions/disposals, etc Produce year end working papers: fixed asset and depreciation schedules, accruals and prepayments, debtors and creditors, provisions, deferred tax, and balance sheet reconciliations in coordination with the transactional accounting team. Own the year end close timetable across all entities and work with site finance staff to compile all required information Act as the main point of contact for the external auditors, from planning through to sign-off Respond to audit queries, resolve review points and track open items to completion Work with the transactional finance team and other departments where required to provide information required by auditors. Work with external tax advisers to prepare corporation tax computations and file CT600 returns for all group entities Assist upstream group finance staff with transfer pricing calculations Calculate current and deferred tax for the accounts Liaise with external tax advisers on more complex matters Help build and improve the monthly management reporting packs for each site and for the group Prepare commentary on variances to budget and prior period, and support site managers in understanding their results Contribute to KPI and dashboard development, working with the Finance Director and site teams You will be/have: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or part-qualified and well advanced (for example, final level) with relevant experience. Advanced Excel and experience of an ERP system. Power BI or similar (desirable)

Senior Guidewire Business Analyst 6-Month Contract Inside IR35 We're supporting a leading UK insurance organisation on a major transformation programme and are seeking an experienced Senior Guidewire Business Analyst to help drive business and technology change. Location: Fully Remote (occasional travel to Office Contract: 6 Months IR35: Inside IR35 The Role You'll work with senior business and technology stakeholders to define requirements, challenge current processes, facilitate workshops and ensure solutions deliver tangible business value. This is a highly visible role within a complex transformation environment where your expertise will directly influence strategic decisions. Essential Experience Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst within complex business and technology transformation programmes. Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and requirements gathering capabilities. Previous experience working within the insurance sector. Strong experience delivering Guidewire-related projects. Highly Desirable Guidewire Certified Professional qualification. Alternatively, extensive hands-on Guidewire Business Analyst experience within insurance environments. Ability to provide strategic input and challenge existing operating models.

Able Seafarer Location: Middlesbrough Type: Permanent Jackson Hogg are delighted to be partnering with a leading UK port operator in the search for an Able Seafarer to join their Marine Department. This is a rare opportunity to build a long-term maritime career whilst benefiting from an excellent work-life balance, including being home every night, a one week on / one week off rota, no Sunday working, no Bank Holiday working and a Christmas shutdown period. The Role Reporting to the Vessel Master and senior officers, the Able Seafarer is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and compliant operation of vessels across the fleet. You will play a key role in day-to-day vessel operations, carrying out deck duties, supporting dredging activities, maintaining equipment and contributing to the overall safety and performance of onboard activities. Key Responsibilities Supporting the safe operation of vessels across the fleet Carrying out general deck duties Assisting with dredging operations Supporting navigation and vessel manoeuvres Mooring and unmooring activities Maintaining deck equipment and machinery Carrying out routine vessel maintenance Supporting environmental response activities when required Participating in safety drills and emergency exercises Maintaining high standards of housekeeping onboard Working in accordance with maritime regulations, company procedures and safe systems of work About You We are keen to speak with candidates who have previous seagoing experience or those who are genuinely passionate about building a career within the maritime industry. Essential Strong safety-first mindset Ability to work effectively within a team environment Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions Positive attitude and willingness to learn Good communication skills Flexible approach to work What's on Offer? Home every night One week on / one week off rota No Sunday working No Bank Holiday working Christmas shutdown period Ongoing training and development Long-term career progression opportunities Permanent position with a leading port operator Opportunity to build a rewarding career within the maritime sector Whether you're an experienced Able Seafarer or looking to continue developing your maritime career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected Marine Department and play an important role in supporting vessel operations across Teesside.

Head of Finance Operations County Durham Competitive Jackson Hogg are delighted to be supporting an exciting business in County Durham in their recruitment of a Head of Finance Operations to lead the finance operations function. This role is a senior leadership opportunity that offers a broad remit across finance operations, payments and banking, operational resilience, controls and transformation. With a solid background with finance technology, you will support with identifying further opportunities to simplify processes, automate activities and make effective use of emerging technologies, including AI. Duties and responsibilities Shape and deliver finance operations strategy and operating model, ensuring it supports wider business and technology objectives. Lead the continued optimisation of processes within the finance system, improving the use of existing functionality and identifying opportunities for further automation and technology enablement. Simplify and standardise processes to build a scalable, efficient and resilient finance operations function. Strengthen operational resilience through effective financial controls, governance, contingency planning and business arrangements. Oversee key banking supplier relationships, ensuring strong service service performance, clear accountability and effective management of operational risk and resilience. Working closely with finance systems and colleagues across finance, technology and change and transformation to deliver meaningful improvements and measurable business benefits. You will be/have; Leadership experience within finance operations, including strong experience of payments and banking systems and processes. A proven track record of delivering finance transformation and process optimisation, including process redesign, standardisation and the successful adoption of new systems and ways of working. Experience designing and implementing systems, processes ad controls that support operational resilience for important business services. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience leading cross- functional change across finance, technology and the wider business. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, alongside experience leading and developing high performing teams. Experience of exploring or implementing emerging technologies, including AI, within finance operations.

Assistant Buyer Permanent Stocksfield Job Reference: 16935 Jackson Hogg Procurement are pleased to be partnering with a growing organisation near Stocksfield, Northumberland, on the appointment of an Assistant Buyer to join their procurement team on a full-time and permanent basis. Salary on offer is 27-30k DOE and works on site. The company works a 35 hour week with hours either 8-4 or 9-5pm with a 1 hour early finish on a Friday. The Assistant Buyer supports the Senior Buyer in sourcing and purchasing the materials, components and services the business needs, on time, to specification and at the right cost. The role keeps purchase orders, supplier records and delivery schedules accurate so that production and projects are not held up by missing parts. It suits an organised, detail-focused person who is keen to build a career in purchasing. This position works closely with departments such as production, engineering, stores, quality and accounts payable. The Role Raise, issue and track purchase orders in the ERP/MRP system, in line with approval limits and the purchasing procedure. Process purchase requisitions from production, engineering, stores and other departments, checking part numbers, quantities and specifications. Obtain quotations from approved suppliers and prepare price comparisons for the Senior Buyer. Place routine and repeat orders for stock, consumables and indirect items within agreed authority. Chase order acknowledgements and confirm delivery dates with suppliers. Expedite late or critical orders and flag any risk to production or customer delivery dates early. Keep open-order reports up to date and share shortage lists with the Senior Buyer and production planning. Maintain accurate supplier, pricing and lead-time records in the system. Support new-supplier set-up, including collecting supplier information and quality documentation. Log supplier non-conformances, returns and credit requests, and follow them through to close. Help track supplier performance on delivery, quality and price. Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice queries, price differences and goods-received mismatches. Keep purchasing files, contracts and certificates of conformity organised and audit-ready. Cover routine buying tasks when the Senior Buyer is absent, within agreed limits. Support cost-saving and continuous-improvement activity in the purchasing team. The Person/Requirements Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Able to manage a busy workload, prioritise and meet deadlines. Clear written and spoken communication; confident and persistent when chasing suppliers. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. A team player who works well across departments and raises problems early. Willing to learn and to develop a career in purchasing. Experience in purchasing, procurement or a similar administrative role. GCSE English and Maths (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent. Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment (desirable). Experience with an ERP/MRP system such as SAP, Sage or Epicor (desirable). CIPS Level 2 or 3, or willingness to work towards it (desirable). For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.

Jackson Hogg are delighted to be supporting a leading manufacturing business in the appointment of an OT & Automation Engineer to join their engineering team in Gateshead. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Automation, Controls or OT professional to take ownership of the site's industrial control systems, automation infrastructure and digitalisation roadmap. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving PLC, SCADA and Industrial Control Systems, supporting automation projects, managing industrial networks and ensuring operational technology systems remain secure, reliable and fit for future growth. Key Responsibilities Provide technical expertise on PLC, SCADA and Industrial Control Systems. Support fault finding, system upgrades and automation improvement projects. Maintain industrial control system backups, recovery plans and network architecture documentation. Lead and support OT cybersecurity initiatives across site. Work closely with engineering, operations and external automation partners to deliver digitalisation projects. Support the implementation of new technologies, monitoring tools and automation solutions. Assist in developing long-term automation and digital transformation strategies. About You We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience in: PLC programming and fault finding, ideally Siemens, Allen Bradley, ABB or Honeywell systems. SCADA and Industrial Control Systems. Industrial networking and communication protocols such as Profibus, Modbus and Ethernet. OT Cyber Security, network architecture and system resilience Digitalisation, automation or Industry 4.0 projects within a manufacturing environment. Database and data collection technologies including OPC and SQL. What's on Offer Opportunity to take ownership of site-wide OT and automation systems. Involvement in strategic digital transformation projects. A highly visible role with genuine influence over future automation investments. Long-term career development within a growing manufacturing business. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please get in touch directly.

Material Planner Teesside Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent The Opportunity Our client is a globally recognised manufacturing business operating within a highly regulated engineering environment. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to appoint an experienced Material Planner to join their Supply Chain team. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working cross-functionally to ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer demand. The Role As MRP Controller, you will be responsible for managing material requirements planning activities, ensuring inventory levels are optimised and production demands are met through effective supply chain coordination. Working closely with Procurement, Production, Warehousing and Supplier partners, you will play a key role in maintaining material availability while driving improvements in inventory performance and planning processes. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system to ensure accurate demand and supply planning. Generate and review purchase requisitions based on system recommendations and production requirements. Monitor inventory levels, identifying risks relating to shortages, excess stock and obsolete materials. Liaise with suppliers to expedite deliveries and resolve supply issues that could impact production. Coordinate with Production Planning teams to ensure material availability aligns with manufacturing schedules. Analyse demand forecasts and consumption trends to support effective inventory management. Maintain accurate master data within the ERP/MRP system. Track supplier performance against delivery schedules and escalate issues where necessary. Support inventory reduction and working capital improvement initiatives. Produce planning and inventory reports for internal stakeholders. Participate in continuous improvement projects across the Supply Chain function. About You The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proven background within manufacturing, production planning or supply chain operations. Essential Requirements Previous experience in an MRP Controller, Materials Planner, Production Planner or Supply Chain role. Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong understanding of MRP and ERP systems. Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret data and make informed decisions. Good communication skills with experience working across multiple departments. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and supply chain reporting tools. Desirable Requirements APICS, CIPS or relevant Supply Chain qualification. Experience of SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies. Experience within automotive, industrial manufacturing or process industries.