Material Planner - Frames & ancillary components
Full time - 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday
Location - Bentley Moor Ln, Adwick le Street, Doncaster DN6 7BD
About DFSIt takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.
We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’.
DFS Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer; celebrating diversity and committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We extend a warm welcome to everyone, embracing a variety of voices and perspectives. As we continue to work on building a workplace that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities we live and work in, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority and under-represented groups. Across the Group, we want to create an environment where everyone feels at home.
(All roles are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check)
Are you ready to make yourself at DFS?
What you'll be doingAs our new Material Planner - Frames, you will support the category controller to ensure the right supply of materials, for all sites, in order to meet both the short and long term requirements of the business. Ensure the products are ordered efficiently and effectively and incoming material supply / schedules are shared with relevant stakeholders. Maintain operational information, reports and metrics and be in regular communication with our suppliers so they understand our future demand.
This role will predominantly support with frame components so a background in Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) and buying would be desirable but is not essential.
On occasion you may be required to travel between our sites in Alfreton, Doncaster, Long Eaton.
The role is for you if...You have excellent communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to manage and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Able to have difficult conversations with external suppliers
Ability to collate and present information and data
Can manage and prioritise workloads
Experience of working with an MRP system
Experience and understanding of Stock Control methods
3 years experience in a similar role (Desirable not essential)
DFS BenefitsWe want you to really feel at home at DFS, with the support you need to do your best work, as well as a range of great benefits:
A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
Holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get!)
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
Group Pension Scheme
Group Sharesave Scheme
Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
