Material planner Work, Jobs in Colmworth, Bdf (with Salaries)

Material Planner
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £34,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Material Planner
Aero Tec Laboratories Limited —Milton Keynes
- £35,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Manufacturing Planner
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Production Scheduler - P6 Planner
Expleo —Stevenage
- Manufacturing
- No travel
4d
Materials Assistant
Trexon —Corby
- ERP systems
- Organisational skills
- Phone etiquette
Quick apply
Production Planner
LINDAL Group —Leighton Buzzard
- English
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
13d
Site Planner-D365 Implementation (18-month FTC)
Morgan Advanced Materials —Corby
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement

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Material Planner

Lockheed Martin Corporation -
Ampthill

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£34,000 - £38,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Microsoft Office Suite
Procurement support
Production planning
Supply planning
Communication skills
Material requirements planning

Full job description

Manufacturing

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

Support the Master Scheduler by reporting schedule status, highlighting risks, constraints, and potential production delays.
Work closely with Manufacturing, Stores, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability supports production requirements.
Raise and release purchase requisitions in line with agreed SLAs to support on-time procurement activity.
Coordinate material shipments and returns between on-site and off-site locations.
Monitor programme requirements, expedite deliveries, identify shortages, and manage actions to minimise production disruption.
Utilise MRP and ERP data to drive material planning activities and ensure timely material availability.
Prioritise material kits to support production build schedules.
Proactively resolve material and supply chain issues through effective stakeholder engagement and problem solving.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and supply chain processes.
Experience working with complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting large-scale manufacturing operations.
Good working knowledge of SAP, including material management and purchase requisition processes.
Experience running Line of Balance (LOB) reports and managing shop floor kitting activities.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; macro knowledge is advantageous.
Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritise workload, drive actions to completion, and hold stakeholders accountable.
Eligible to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.

Key Competencies

Planning & Organisation
Communication & Collaboration
Accountability & Ownership
Customer Focus
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Results Driven Mindset

Job Reference Number

19679BR

Salary Range

£34,000- £38,000

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

BPSS, SC

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What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical Insurance
Competitive Pension
Dental
Critical Illness
Life Assurance
Travel Insurance
Employee discounts for top high street shops
Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
Reimbursement for a professional membership
Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

Job Expires

14/08/2026

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