About this role
Material Planner
ZEISS | Cambourne, Cambridge (Hybrid Working)
Are you an experienced Material Planner, Production Planner or Supply Chain professional looking to join a global technology leader?
ZEISS is at the forefront of scientific innovation, developing world-class technology and equipment used across research, industry and advanced manufacturing. Due to continued development within the Supply Chain function, we are looking to recruit two Material Planners to support our Electron Microscopy business in Cambourne.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll play a key role in ensuring materials are available to support production, while balancing inventory levels and mitigating supply chain risks.
What you'll be doing
Managing material planning activities across a range of products and planning areas
Reviewing demand forecasts and production requirements to ensure material availability
Monitoring MRP outputs and identifying potential shortages or supply risks
Working closely with Purchasing, Production and Logistics teams to resolve material issues
Supporting inventory optimisation and working capital objectives
Managing material requirements through product introductions, engineering changes and product transitions
Analysing planning data and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Contributing to a proactive and collaborative planning environment
What we're looking for
We're keen to speak with candidates from manufacturing, engineering or technical production environments who have experience planning materials, components or production requirements.
You may currently be working as a:
Material Planner
Materials Planner
Production Planner
Supply Planner
Manufacturing Planner
Materials Controller
To be successful, you'll ideally have:
Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment
Strong understanding of MRP and material planning principles
Experience using SAP or a similar ERP/MRP planning system
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience managing inventory, shortages and material availability
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
A structured approach and strong attention to detail
Desirable Experience
Aerospace, defence, industrial engineering, scientific instrumentation or other complex manufacturing environments
Power BI, Excel or data analysis tools
NPI, ECO or product lifecycle planning activities
Inventory optimisation and supplier management experience
Why Join ZEISS?
Join a globally recognised technology and engineering brand
Work within a highly collaborative Supply Chain team
Play a key role supporting complex, high-value products
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Long-term career progression within a global organisation
Location
Cambourne, Cambridge (Hybrid Working)
Interested?
We'd love to hear from Material Planners, Production Planners and Supply Chain professionals who are looking to take the next step in their career with a world-leading technology business.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Abigail Hannaby, Farzana Rahman, Kate Benyon, Lara Haslam, Natarlee Lawrence, Suya Rolph