Are you an experienced Supply Chain Materials Scheduler with either a Purchasing or Supply Chain qualification? Excellent operational knowledge of SAP, D Soft and ERP systems? Looking for a new hands on role? Major Recruitment are working in partnership with Polytec, a leading automotive manufacturer, to recruit a Supply Chain Materials Scheduler to play a key role in the Supply Chain department at their site based in Telford. As a Supply Chain Materials Scheduler, you will be responsible for maintaining supplier schedules & processing requisitions where required. Using SAP or other data to maintain stock to an agreed level. Expediting shortages or escalating supplier issues to the purchasing team where appropriate. Transacting import/export documentation where required. Key Responsibilities of a Supply Chain Materials Scheduler: Receipt and action internal planning and forecast data. Scheduling raw materials for production use. General consumable purchase, including maintaining stock levels and usage reporting. To liaise with other members of the Planning, Logistics and Operations to help formulate and a weekly production plan for all production areas, considering all material availability, capacity, constraints and stock holdings. To be always aware of general production and technical constraints. To maintain accurate SAP records for all schedule requirements. To promote & improve the usage of the SAP System wherever applicable. To monitor specific raw material and bought out part levels against customer requirements and predetermined inventory policies, with the aim of keeping the overall stock value to a minimum, but at the same time, ensuring sufficient stock is always available to meet all production demands. To maintain an accurate, logical, and comprehensive filing system for all correspondence and additional data. To be aware of all other activities currently being progressed within the department and to be in a position to cover the responsibilities of your colleagues in their absence if required.Skills required to be a successful Supply Chain Materials Scheduler: A Supply Chain or Purchasing qualification (CIPS, SC) Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role Excellent operational knowledge of ERP systems - detailed SAP material control experience advantageous Experience in complex commodities and MRP input for planning production of materials. Excellent commercial and financial awareness Automotive sector desirable but willing to review candidates with a Manufacturing or Plastics background. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office including advanced excel skills. High level of attention to detail Strong analytical skills Able to work flexibly for the needs of the business. What's in it for you? A highly competitive salary Employee Assistance Programme which can offer independent confidential advice on a number of areas including: Financial Wellbeing Mental Wellbeing Physical Wellbeing Life Assurance Cover Salary Exchange savings linked to colleague pension scheme contributions Pension Buy and Sell Annual Leave Corporate Discount Portal Healthcare Cash Plan 25 Days Holidays plus 8 bank holidays Free Car Parking Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward. INDMS