Material Planner

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in South Kirkby is looking for a detail-driven Materials Planner to manage raw materials planning for their operations. The role involves overseeing the supply of beef and pork, liaising with suppliers, and monitoring inventory levels. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. The position offers a salary of up to £35,000 per year along with various employee benefits, including a company pension and free on-site parking.

Benefits

Company pension

Paid lunch break

Free/discounted food and company shop

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Raw Materials Planning (required).
• Experience in administration or sales admin (preferred).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee raw materials planning process.
• Order fresh and frozen proteins.
• Liaise with suppliers and confirm purchase orders.
• Monitor stock levels daily.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Detail-oriented approach

Job description

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South Kirkby, WF9 | Full-Time | Up to £35,000 DOE
Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm

Are you a detail-driven planner with a passion for organisation and a keen interest in the food production industry? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Materials Planner to join a busy Planning team at a well-established food production site in South Kirkby.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a vital role in a fast-paced environment, with the chance to grow, develop, and progress within a leading supplier to household names like HelloFresh and Gousto.

The Role

Reporting to the Planning Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the raw materials planning process—ensuring the timely supply of beef and pork for slicing, dicing, and packaging operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Ordering fresh and frozen proteins

Managing material increase/decrease requests

Liaising with suppliers and confirming purchase orders

Co-ordinating dicing and beef blast plans

Monitoring shelf-life and stock levels daily

Booking frozen stock into storage

Handling inbound calls and customer queries

Supporting the wider team with holiday cover and ad hoc duties

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 1 year experience in Raw Materials Planning (required)

Experience in administration or sales admin (preferred)

Strong communication and organisational skills

Detail-oriented with the ability to work to deadlines

IT literate and confident in using data systems

A team player with a proactive and flexible mindset

What You’ll Get in Return

Salary: Up to £35,000 per year (DOE)

Company pension

Paid lunch break

Free/discounted food and company shop

Free on-site parking

A supportive, ambitious team where your development matters