Materials Planner

REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company Job Summary Material Planner (Test House) responsible for the co-ordination of test sample/result progress in line with material delivery schedules. This will include test order/specification entry onto the laboratory integrated management system through to certification and daily liaison with both internal and external customers on progress. Main Duties and Responsibilities * Prioritise test programming and create programmes for testing * Expedite tests through the laboratory * Liaise with production or external customers on progress of tests and changing demand * Monitor schedule adherence against plan and escalate any anomalies including excessive delays * Attend daily product meetings * Control of laboratory production plans * Add new and update specifications on the Laboratory Integrated Management System * Management of sub-contracted operations including review and approval of sub-contract reports * Collation of test results and entry into the Laboratory Integrated Management System * Generation of test reports and export to customer * Use of Excel to create production deposition/bar charts. * Accountability for housekeeping standards and other established working standards. * Involvement with key continuous improvement activities and project work. Experience in planning. * Previous experience in a test laboratory would be advantageous * Operational understanding of mechanical, metallurgical and/ or chemical testing Demonstrable * Knowledge of computer input of data * Proficient use of all Microsoft packages * Good standard of numeracy and literacy Qualities & Attributes * Ability to work within a team and share knowledge