Opportunities at Calor

Material Planner

Tachbrook Park, Warwick
12 months Fixed Term Contract, Full-time, Hybrid

Up to £36,000 (depending on experience) 

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and analytical Material Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working collaboratively across departments, and driving continuous improvement.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our cylinder and tank production teams have the right materials, in the right place, at the right time. You’ll help balance inventory levels while minimising stock-outs, supporting operational performance and customer delivery across the business.

This position offers real ownership and visibility, with responsibility for managing material planning activities across multiple sites and influencing supply chain performance through data-driven decision making and supplier collaboration.

If you’re naturally curious, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy identifying smarter ways of working, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and optimising material availability across sites to support production and installation activities
• Monitoring inventory levels and implementing actions to reduce stock shortages and excess stock
• Planning and purchasing materials, managing inventory spend of over £6 million annually
• Working closely with suppliers to improve delivery performance and maintain strong working relationships
• Using SAP S4 and planning tools to manage exceptions, maintain material parameters, and support efficient material flow
• Collaborating with colleagues across Supply Chain, Procurement, Stores, Engineering, and Production to ensure effective communication and operational success
• Analysing inventory and supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and implementing best practice material management processes

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP or JDE
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Advanced computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word
• Ability to problem-solve independently and make sound business decisions
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to gather and interpret information from a variety of sources
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other Calor sites

Desirable

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline
• Lean Six Sigma qualification
• APICS CPIM or similar professional certification
• Previous experience in a material planning or similar supply chain role

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your supply chain career within Calor, gaining exposure across multiple functions and sites while contributing directly to operational performance and business improvement.

You’ll join a collaborative team environment where your ideas, initiative, and expertise can make a real impact.

What we can offer you: 

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme (Salary sacrifice - single matched contributions to 7.5%)
• Life Assurance
• Staff discounts on gas
• 1 day per year to volunteer for a charitable cause 
• Shopping discounts