Keep Production Running
With Better Material Planning.
Manufacturing can only perform when the right materials are available at the right time. A dedicated Material Planner builds the planning capability that keeps inventory balanced, production supplied, and manufacturing running without unnecessary interruptions.
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What Our Material Planners Actually Do
Reliable production starts with reliable material planning. Our Material Planners ensure raw materials are available when production needs them while keeping inventory aligned with demand, supplier lead times, and manufacturing priorities.
Common responsibilities include:
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Forecast Material Requirements
Analyse production demand to determine the materials required for upcoming manufacturing activities.
Balance Inventory Levels
Maintain inventory levels that reduce shortages while avoiding unnecessary excess stock.
Coordinate Supplier Lead Times
Align material plans with supplier delivery schedules to improve production readiness.
Support Production Readiness
Ensure materials are available before production begins to keep manufacturing moving.
Reduce Supply Risks
Identify potential material shortages early and adjust plans before they affect production.
Improve Material Visibility
Provide accurate planning information that supports purchasing, inventory management, and production decisions.
Strengthen Material Planning
Build structured planning processes that improve inventory efficiency and support reliable production.
Instead of asking your Procurement Managers and Supply Chain Managers to balance material planning alongside purchasing, supplier management, and inventory control, you gain a dedicated Material Planner who keeps production supplied while your leaders focus on improving manufacturing performance.
WHY BUSINESSES HIRE A MATERIAL PLANNER
Better material planning keeps production moving.
Manufacturing rarely stops because materials can't be purchased. It slows when inventory, supplier lead times, and production demand aren't properly aligned. A dedicated Material Planner keeps materials flowing so production can continue with confidence.
Improve Material Planning
Align material requirements with production demand to support efficient manufacturing.
Reduce Material Shortages
Identify future material requirements early to minimise stockouts and production delays.
Balance Inventory Levels
Maintain healthier inventory without tying up unnecessary working capital.
Improve Production Readiness
Ensure materials are available before production begins.
Build Scalable Material Planning Capability
Strengthen your planning team with dedicated expertise that grows alongside your manufacturing operation.
Reduce Hiring Costs
Save 40–70% compared to equivalent local hiring while strengthening your material planning capability.
Lower labour costs are only part of the value. The bigger advantage is building a reliable material planning function that improves inventory efficiency, reduces production risk, and keeps manufacturing supplied as demand grows.
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Get started in days, not weeks
Hiring a Material Planner shouldn't slow your operation down. Offshore 24/7 manages recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support so your specialist becomes a productive member of your planning team from day one.
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We Understand Your Supply Chain
We review your production plans, inventory processes, supplier lead times, replenishment workflows, and material planning requirements to identify where dedicated planning support will create the greatest impact.
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We Match You With The Right Specialist
We recruit Material Planners with experience supporting manufacturers and working within fast-paced production and supply chain environments.
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We Get Them Productive Quickly
Your planner integrates into your operations, supports active planning workflows, and begins improving material availability from day one.
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We Support As You Grow
As production demand increases, we help you scale your material planning capability without disrupting manufacturing operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Material Planner do?
A Material Planner forecasts material requirements, plans replenishment, aligns inventory with production demand, coordinates supplier lead times, and ensures manufacturing has the materials needed to support production.
When should I hire a Material Planner?
Consider hiring one when production volumes increase, material shortages become more frequent, inventory becomes difficult to balance, or your business needs dedicated planning support to improve material availability.
What software do Material Planners commonly use?
They commonly work with SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Infor CloudSuite, Epicor ERP, MRPeasy, Plex, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other ERP, MRP, inventory planning, and supply chain management platforms.
How is a Material Planner different from a Production Planner?
A Production Planner determines what should be manufactured based on demand and capacity. A Material Planner ensures the raw materials required to execute those plans are available when production begins.
How is a Material Planner different from a Procurement Specialist?
A Material Planner forecasts material requirements and plans inventory needs. A Procurement Specialist sources, negotiates, and purchases those materials from suppliers.
Can a Material Planner improve inventory efficiency?
Yes. By aligning material requirements with production demand, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating replenishment planning, they help reduce shortages, minimise excess stock, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
Is this role suitable for offshore support?
Yes. Cloud-based ERP systems, MRP software, inventory planning tools, supplier management platforms, and collaboration software allow offshore Material Planners to work seamlessly alongside production, procurement, warehouse, and supply chain teams.
Which responsibilities should remain with leadership?
Leadership should continue to own supply chain strategy, sourcing policies, supplier relationships, production priorities, and business planning. Your Material Planner manages day-to-day material forecasting, replenishment planning, inventory alignment, supplier coordination, and production support.
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