Product & Export Planner

Overview

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials. 

Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers. 

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air. 

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose:

 The Planner develops and maintains production plans to meet customer demand while optimizing manufacturing capacity, material availability, inventory levels, and operational efficiency. The role coordinates closely with production, supply chain, and the Greenville team to support on-time delivery, production continuity, and accurate planning data.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Track and analyze planning and production KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Plan and coordinate raw material availability to ensure uninterrupted production and optimal inventory levels.
• Develop, maintain, and update daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, material availability, and operational priorities.
• Coordinate production plans with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and other cross-functional teams to ensure on-time execution.
• Generate and manage work orders to support efficient production flow and schedule compliance.
• Monitor production performance, identify risks or constraints, and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with the Greenville team and internal stakeholders to align demand, inventory, capacity, and material requirements.
• Communicate schedule changes, priority adjustments, and capacity impacts to relevant stakeholders on time.
• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP/MRP systems to support effective decision-making and operational execution.

Qualifications

Key Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Production Planning, Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Scheduling, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience coordinating production schedules, inventory management, and material requirements.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

• Production Planning and Scheduling.
• Materials Planning and Inventory Control.
• ERP/MRP systems management.
• Supply Chain fundamentals.
• Demand analysis and forecasting.
• Data analysis and statistical interpretation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• KPI monitoring and reporting.
• Intermediate to Advanced English (written and spoken).

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package above market standards.
• 39-day Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo).
• Vacation entitlement in accordance with Mexican labor law.
• 100% Vacation Premium.
• Company-matched Savings Fund of up to 13% of salary.
• Monthly Grocery Vouchers of MXN $3,250.
• Life Insurance coverage of up to 48 months of salary for accidental death.
• Opportunity to work in a global manufacturing environment with international collaboration.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1