Job Title
Production Planner / Material Controller
Ref #
58979
Date posted
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Sheffield
Business area
Sheffield
Department
Sheffield
Position level
5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-15)
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday
Salary
N/A
What to Expect

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, we’re looking for a Production Planner to join the Supply Chain team at the McLaren Composites Technology Centre (MCTC) in Sheffield. 

 

This role is responsible for the creation and execution of the MCTC Production Plans to fulfil customer demand (on-time and in-full) from the McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking. Furthermore, material categories will be assigned to give this role greater depth and offer development opportunities to the successful candidate. 

What You'll Do
  • Create and execute the Weekly, Monthly and Annual Production Plan to fulfil customer demand whilst minimising finished good inventory. 
  • Creation, dispatch and release of Production Orders in SAP and Apriso MES (Manufacturing Execution System). 
  • Interpret and interrogate customer demand, conveying the shipment profile to all relevant stakeholders. 
  • Handle enquiries related to the Production Plan (MCTC & MPC) and associated Production Orders. 
  • Ensure the accuracy of the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) and SAP Routing. 
  • Support the productionisation of all new value-add initiatives. 
  • Deputise for the Senior Controller as required, to ensure business continuity in their absence. 
  • Material Control - Act as the primary contact for any assigned material categories, ensuring goods are delivered in accordance with the Component Schedule, to fulfil customer demand. 
  • Support any Ad-Hoc tasks within MCTC Supply Chain team where required.  

What You'll Bring
  • Understanding of the principles of production planning and supplier management. 
  • SAP knowledge/experience is essential. 
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills with the ability to communicate with stakeholders, both internally and externally, ensuring the requirements of the department and wider business are met. 
  • Structured and methodical approach to the management of work with excellent organizational skills. 
  • Outstanding Excel and data manipulation skills; experience of using Microsoft Power Bi would also be advantageous. 
  • Be point of contact for assigned suppliers & manage relationships as required  
  • Proven ability of working to tight deadlines, managing workload and prioritising tasks. 
  • A team player with good communication skills and the ability to multi-task and operate effectively in a fast paced, ever-changing environment. 

Personal Attributes / Competencies  

  • An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, who responds constructively to new ideas and input in a changing business environment. 
  • Strong communicator with the capability to challenge, engage and influence all stakeholders within a dynamic and cross functional environment. 
  • Proactive and tenacious nature, taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn. 
  • Driven by accuracy with meticulous attention to detail. 
  • Self-motivated to deliver excellence and perform beyond targets to exceed customer expectations 
  • Self-motivated to deliver excellence and perform beyond targets to exceed customer expectations. 


What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

  • Structured career development framework
  • 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus award
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. 

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey. 

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