Materials, Planning and Logistics Assistant

Job Overview

Based in Bicester, this permanent position offers a salary of up to £30,000 per annum. Reporting to the MP&L Manager, the Materials, Planning and Logistics Assistant supports production schedules, customer orders and deliveries. Working full-time, the post-holder maintains accurate records within company systems, coordinates shipments and helps secure reliable on-time performance. Applicants should demonstrate strong organisation, customer focus and the ability to handle competing priorities. Previous experience in planning, logistics, manufacturing administration or order processing is beneficial. The role suits someone methodical who values safety, sustainability and continuous improvement, and who communicates clearly with colleagues and clients. Are you highly organised, customer-focused and confident managing multiple priorities£ My client that values safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement in Bicester are looking for a Material, Planning and Logistics Assistant to join their team supporting production planning, customer orders and logistics activities to ensure excellent on-time delivery performance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with planning, logistics, manufacturing administration experience or order processing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining daily and weekly production schedules.
• Creating and updating work orders within Sage and Live Orders.
• Checking material availability and escalating any shortages or capacity constraints.
• Monitoring production progress and supporting priority changes when required.
• Providing customers with updates on order status and delivery schedules.
• Coordinating planned collections and deliveries with warehouse and transport teams.
• Producing daily production and delivery reports, highlighting any variances.
• Supporting the MP&L Manager and providing cover for agreed responsibilities when required.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Essential Experience in planning, logistics, order processing or a similar administrative role.
• Experience liaising with customers and coordinating delivery requirements.
• Understanding of production planning, stock availability and delivery priorities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage changing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good Excel skills, including formulas, filtering and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyse information, identify issues and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Good standard of English and mathematics or equivalent practical experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Qualification in Planning, Logistics, Business Administration or Manufacturing.
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, surface finishing or similar production environment.
• Experience using Sage or another ERP/order management system.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solutions focused.
• Calm and adaptable when priorities change.
• Reliable, conscientious and accountable.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Collaborative and a positive team player.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality.
• Aware of the impact planning decisions have on customers, production and logistics activities.

Why Join Us

Why Join Us£ This role offers the opportunity to become a key part of a busy manufacturing operation where you''re planning and coordination skills have a direct impact on customer satisfaction and business performance. You''ll work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment with opp

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