Global Materials Planner | SAP MRP & Inventory

pladis Foods Limited; Sefton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

pladis Foods Limited is seeking an experienced Materials Planner to ensure material availability to support production plans through effective use of MRP, supplier management and inventory control. You will manage planning parameters, material master data and monitor inventory levels to meet service targets and minimise waste.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration within Supply Chain, support for NPD projects, and maintaining packaging traceability and site standards.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge and experience of SAP, preferably within MRP and Materials Planning processes.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Understanding of inventory management principles.
• Warehouse management systems experience.
• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.
• Experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage material supply plans across ingredients, packaging and sundry materials to support production requirements.
• Review and action MRP outputs, exception messages and material shortages to maintain material availability.
• Maintain MRP planning parameters and material master data within SAP.
• Monitor supplier performance and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) arrangements, escalating issues and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Create purchase requisitions and manage the purchasing process through to delivery and invoice resolution.
• Monitor inventory levels, warehouse capacity and stock holdings to balance material availability with inventory targets.
• Investigate material and packaging discrepancies, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) projects, including material planning and coordination of Bill of Material (BOM) changes.
• Attend material review and write-off meetings, providing accurate inventory and planning information.
• Complete packaging traceability audits and maintain compliance with site standards.
• Produce planning and inventory reports to support operational decision-making and performance reviews.
• Provide cover and support for other Supply Chain activities, including transport ordering, Carlisle WIP planning and pallet ordering when required.

Skills

Planning & Organisation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

pladis Foods Limited is seeking an experienced Materials Planner to ensure material availability to support production plans through effective use of MRP, supplier management and inventory control. You will manage planning parameters, material master data and monitor inventory levels to meet service targets and minimise waste.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration within Supply Chain, support for NPD projects, and maintaining packaging traceability and site standards.