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Materials Planner Location: BristolContract Rate: £24.60 per hour (Inside IR35)Contract Length: 6 Months Play a Key Role in Keeping Rail Projects Moving Are you an experienced materials professional with strong supply chain expertise? This is your chance to join a fast-paced rail project environment where your planning and organisational skills will ensure critical components and materials are available when needed. The Role As a Materials Planner, you’ll be responsible for ensuring optimum material availability for major rail maintenance projects. Using MRP/ERP systems, you’ll plan, track, and manage stock levels, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly. Key Responsibilities • Raise and process purchase order requisitions in line with delegated authority and purchasing procedures.• Place material orders through SAP and maintain accurate BOM trackers daily.• Monitor forward planning needs and ensure orders meet lead times.• Expedite purchases and manage risk items, liaising with project engineers to flag potential issues.• Complete repair/return schedules and coordinate delivery and collection dates with suppliers and stores.• Track stock usage against forecasts, investigate discrepancies, and adjust inventory promptly.• Monitor daily stock order reports and place orders as required.• Resolve invoice queries efficiently and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures. Candidate Requirements • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supply chain or materials management role.• Strong knowledge of purchase order management and BOM maintenance.• Proven abil