Lead Material Planner

The Collective Network; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise majeure dans le secteur de la fabrication alimentaire au Royaume-Uni recrute un Lead Materials Planner. Ce rôle clé implique la supervision d'une équipe et la gestion stratégique des matériaux pour soutenir des opérations de fabrication complexes. Le candidat idéal doit avoir une expérience significative dans un environnement de fabrication rapide, ainsi qu'une expertise en gestion de données et en communication. Un package de rémunération compétitif et plusieurs avantages sont offerts.

Benefits

Couverture médicale privée

Plan de bonus annuel

Assurance vie

25 jours de congés + jours fériés

Stationnement gratuit sur site

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Qualifications

• Expérience en planification des matériaux dans un environnement de fabrication rapide.
• Capacité à diriger de petites équipes et à conduire la performance.
• Proficient with managing data precision.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et développer une petite équipe de planificateurs de matériaux.
• Gérer le système MRP sur site et interagir avec différentes équipes.
• Créer et ajuster des plans de matériaux en fonction des niveaux de stock.

Skills

Gestion d'équipe

Communication

Organisation

Analyse de données

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000
Bonus: Up to 10% + private healthcare + extensive benefits package
Location: London (site-based with 1 day WFH flexibility)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

At The Collective Network, we're working on behalf of a major player in the UK's food manufacturing industry to recruit a Lead Materials Planner for one of their key London sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced and innovative operation that values drive, collaboration and long-term career growth.

The Role

As the Lead Materials Planner, you'll be the heartbeat of the materials planning function - leading a small team and ensuring seamless material flow to support complex manufacturing operations. This is a high-impact role within a multi-factory site that produces a wide range of chilled food products for major UK retailers.
You'll report directly into the Materials Planning Manager and play a key role in delivering the supply chain strategy, improving efficiency, and reducing waste while maintaining high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead and develop a small team of materials schedulers
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  Manage the site MRP system and liaise with finance, commercial, and operations
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  Create and adjust materials plans based on stock levels, forecasts, and usage
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  Collaborate with procurement, planning, warehousing, and technical teams
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  Monitor supplier performance and service levels
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  Manage stock value and ensure it remains within target
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  Provide accurate materials reporting and flag risks proactively
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  Ensure consistent communication across planning and operations teams

About You

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  Experienced in supply chain/materials planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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  Skilled in leading small teams and driving performance
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  Proficient in Excel and capable of managing data with precision
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  A confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
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  Highly organised, detail-oriented, and solution-focused

What's On Offer

This organisation is committed to investing in its people and offers a highly competitive reward and benefits package, including:

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  Annual bonus scheme (up to 10%)
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  Private medical cover
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  Life assurance (2.5x salary)
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  25 days holiday + bank holidays
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  Voluntary benefits including dental, hospital cash plans & car lease scheme
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  Free on-site parking and employee assistance programme

Interested?

This is your chance to join a thriving, people-focused organisation at the forefront of the UK's fresh food sector. If you're ready to make a real impact in a senior planning role, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply via The Collective Network today and take the next step in your career.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom