Material Planner

STADA Thornton & Ross; Linthwaite; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Pension scheme 8% employer

On-site canteen

Vitality private medical insurance

Free winter flu jab

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car Scheme with EV charging

Cycle to Work

Enhanced Family Leave

Job summary

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is seeking a Material Planner to own the MRP process, turning data into actionable material plans for raw and packaging materials. You will secure on-time deliveries and work closely with planning and procurement across a 24‑month horizon to mitigate risks.

Hybrid position in Huddersfield with a competitive salary, annual bonus, and extensive benefits. You will be the key link between planning, manufacturing and suppliers, ensuring efficient production flow and optimal

Qualifications

• Material planning experience in a fast-paced, batch manufacturing environment (ideally Pharma or FMCG).
• Solid knowledge of SAP or similar MRP and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Analytical thinker able to assess logistics issues and make data-driven decisions.
• Highly organized, agile planner with strong time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the materials planning and MRP process to ensure on-time supply.
• Collaborate with Supply Planners and Procurement on a rolling 24-month forecast.
• Convert requisitions to POs promptly to secure delivery aligned with production.
• Act as the interface between planning, manufacturing and suppliers.
• Contribute to risk reviews and mitigation actions in material planning.

Skills

Material planning

SAP / MRP

Supply chain knowledge

Data-driven decisions

Time management

Stakeholder communication

Pharma / FMCG experience

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross – Material Planner

Huddersfield | U.K.| Full-time | Permanent

Step into a role where you’re at the heart of keeping production moving and customers supplied. As our Material Planner, you’ll own the Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) process, turning complex data into clear, actionable plans for raw and packaging materials. You’ll create and maintain robust material plans that ensure every finished and semi‑finished product can be made on time—while driving smarter inventory levels and lower costs. From short‑term, week‑by‑week availability to long‑term, strategic risk reviews across a 4–24 month horizon, you’ll be the crucial link between Planning and Procurement. If you’re ready to take control of the supply plan, sharpen requisition accuracy, and play a key role in securing reliable material supply, this is the opportunity for you.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Own the accuracy of SAP purchase requisitions up to 24 months out, making sure dates and quantities are always right.
• Partner with Supply Planners and Procurement to give strategic suppliers a clear, rolling 24 month forecast they can rely on.
• Stay on top of daily system alerts and convert requisitions to POs in good time, securing on time deliveries aligned with the production plan.
• Be the first point of contact for all directly procured raw and packaging materials, ensuring they arrive when the site needs them.
• Lead material planning input into the Capacity Requirements process, constantly scanning for supply risks and driving mitigation actions.
• Work hand in hand with Procurement to track and manage material supply risks, preventing out of stocks and protecting production performance.

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrable Material Planning experience in a fast‑paced, batch manufacturing environment - ideally Pharma or FMCG.
• Strong command of SAP, or similar MRP, with solid working knowledge of end‑to‑end supply chain processes (demand, S&OP, production & capacity planning, material planning, procurement, order fulfilment, master data, lifecycle).
• Deep understanding of manufacturing, warehouse, shipping and receiving material flows, enabling seamless supply of materials into production.
• Sharp critical thinker who can independently analyse logistics issues, solve problems and make sound, data‑driven decisions.
• Highly organised, agile planner with excellent time‑management skills, able to juggle tight deadlines and respond quickly to changing customer demand or production disruptions.
• Confident communicator and change‑agent, comfortable acting as the key interface between planning/manufacturing & suppliers and supporting process and change management initiatives.

How We Care For You

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.
• Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• On-site subsidised canteen.
• Health benefits provided through our Vitality Private Medical Insurance
• Free winter flu jab.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.