Food Manufacturing Materials Planner - Poole

Compleat Food Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Volunteering days

Discount scheme for online and high-st

Wellbeing and LMS training

GroceryAid support

Team events

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is hiring a Raw Materials Planner for the Poole site in Dorset. You will ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging to meet production plans, working closely with planning and NPD teams.

Role focuses on MRP execution, supplier PO creation, and inventory management. Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills are essential for success in this busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous background in inventory management/materials planning.
• Manufacturing/Food Manufacturing experience advantageous.
• Understand the planning process and the impact on raw materials planning.
• Strong Interpersonal skills and good numerical ability.

Responsibilities

• Execute the MRP process daily and weekly to align with production plans.
• Create and assign Purchase Orders for suppliers using ERP systems.
• Manage inventory levels, monitor use-by dates and initiate replenishment.
• Build strong supplier relationships and resolve issues to meet requirements.
• Escalate issues to Inventory Manager when necessary.
• Collaborate with Planning and NPD teams to develop production plans.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiency gains.
• Conduct occasional supplier visits to understand processes.

Skills

Inventory management

Materials planning

Numerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Data capture

Tools

Infor M3

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Compleat Food Group is hiring a Raw Materials Planner for the Poole site in Dorset. You will ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging to meet production plans, working closely with planning and NPD teams.

Role focuses on MRP execution, supplier PO creation, and inventory management. Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills are essential for success in this busy manufacturing environment.