Category Material Operations Lead

TN United Kingdom; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Category Material Operations Lead to drive long-term material planning and optimize inventory levels. This hybrid role offers the chance to work closely with procurement and R&D teams, ensuring material availability across the organization. With a competitive salary and up to a 25% bonus, this position promises excellent career growth within a dynamic environment. If you have a proven track record in materials planning within the FMCG sector and are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 25% bonus

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning within FMCG is essential.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall category materials planning across the Nomad Food network.
• Collaborate closely with procurement and R&D for key savings projects.

Skills

Materials Planning

Supply Planning

Analytical Skills

Reporting Skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Category Material Operations Lead, Woking

Client: Nomad Foods

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8c60f81ef1ed

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Overview

Category Material Operations Lead

Location: Woking – Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary, up to 25% bonus, and excellent benefits package

We have an excellent opportunity for career growth and making a difference at Nomad Foods! Join us as the Category Material Operations Lead.

Responsibilities

About the role…

This role involves long-term material planning for a specific category in Nomad (Fish, Meat, Veg, or Packaging), developing and defining material processes across the business, and leading planning execution to meet business targets (service, cost, inventory).

• Owning overall category materials planning across the Nomad Food network for the category.
• Managing materials inventory levels.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships across our clusters.
• Maximizing materials capabilities and ensuring availability across the group.
• Collaborating closely with procurement and R&D to identify key savings projects within the category.

Qualifications

About you…

We are seeking someone with experience in materials planning. Supply planning experience will also be considered depending on SKU volume.

• Proven experience in Materials/Supply planning within the FMCG industry is essential.
• Understanding of working across various international markets in a group role.
• Experience working cross-functionally to deliver projects.
• SAP experience is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills are essential.