Material Planner - Manufacturing assembly with electrification and injection moulding inputs
| Company: | Unipart Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Up to £35,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Coventry |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Material Planner - Manufacturing assembly with electrification and injection moulding inputs
Coventry
Up to £35,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing
support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
About the Role
Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship, fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry, combining high-volume electrification
assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Unipart’s Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way
Forward Plan, this exciting venture will scale rapidly from zero to over 200 team members within a four-month period. We are
seeking a proactive, data-driven Material Planner to manage material flow, supplier schedules, and goods-inward processes. You
will liaise directly with suppliers, customers, and production teams to optimise inventory, coordinate transportation, and
maintain uninterrupted production in a dynamic, high-impact environment.
As part of your key responsibilities you’ll focus on:
* MRP and Material Flow Management - Load customer and supplier schedules into MRP systems (IFS), update requirement plans, and
distribute demand forecasts to maintain optimal inventory levels
* Supplier and Customer Coordination - Act as the direct operational interface for series and aftermarket requirements,
expediting material deliveries, tracking engineering changes, and managing runouts
* Production and Logistics Support - Partner with shop-floor team leaders to track work progress, resolve material shortages,
coordinate inbound/outbound transport, and prepare delivery paperwork
* KPI Tracking and Performance Reporting - Monitor supplier/customer KPIs, analyse data, compile progress reports, and facilitate
regular performance meetings
* Continuous Improvement and SHE - Apply Unipart Way lean methodologies to streamline supply chain processes while actively
adhering to site Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) procedures
About You
We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this
role!
* Material Planning Experience - Proven background as a Material Planner or Inventory Controller within high-volume, short
lead-time, Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing environments
* MRP Systems and Data Proficiency - Active, hands-on experience using MRP/ERP systems (IFS experience is an advantage) alongside
strong analytical and MS Excel skills
* Supply Chain Exposure - Familiarity with managing complex component inputs, engineering change tracking, OEM customer demands,
or fast-moving assembly lines
* Lean and Problem-Solving Mindset - Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement tools, and a persistent approach to
resolving supply chain bottlenecks under tight deadlines
About Unipart
We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers’ supply
chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving
operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind
efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be
accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core
behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or
circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act
2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it’s your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other
characteristic that makes you ‘you’ - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to
perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the
application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
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