Material Planner

Portable Foods Manufacturing Company Limited; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic environment

International exposure

Continuous development

Job summary

Portable Foods Manufacturing Company Limited seeks a highly organised Material Planner & Stock Controller to join our Planning Team in the UK. This role ensures timely availability of raw and packaging materials to meet production needs while maintaining optimal inventory levels and driving supplier performance improvements.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Material Planning, strong SAP experience, excellent time management and attention to detail, plus strong numerical and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Material Planning
• Strong SAP experience (essential)
• Highly organised with excellent time management and attention to detail
• Strong numerical and analytical capability
• Effective communicator with ability to build relationships across all levels
• A team player who can thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in stock control processes and inventory management

Responsibilities

• Run and action SAP MRP messages (min three times per week)
• Execute daily reports to align deliveries with purchase orders
• Issue weekly supplier performance reports and track confirmations
• Liaise with suppliers on ordering and delivery schedules
• Review future orders and convert to purchase orders
• Collaborate with European Procurement on contracts and issues
• Maintain SAP data and material masters
• Manage ordering of raw materials, packaging and ad-hoc materials
• Ensure inventory levels stay within targets and identify reduction opportunities
• Conduct monthly audits of sensitive materials and manage ageing risks
• Manage obsolete materials, disposal and cost recovery
• Review slow-moving stock and take action
• Drive continuous improvement in material scheduling and warehouse processes
• Maintain communication with Inbound Logistics teams
• Complete monthly Supplier Performance Reviews
• Participate in supplier visits and audits
• Support cross-functional projects and team meetings
• Uphold high Safety, Environmental and Food Safety standards
• Provide cross-cover for Planning and Stock Control activities

Skills

Material Planning

SAP

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Inventory management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Material Planner & Stock Controller to join our Planning Team. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw and packaging materials to meet production requirements, while maintaining optimal inventory levels and driving continuous improvement across supplier performance and logistics processes.

This is a dynamic, fast-paced role that combines both material planning and stock control, requiring strong analytical skills, excellent stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will:

• Proven experience in Material Planning
• Strong SAP experience (essential)
• Highly organised with excellent time management and attention to detail
• Strong numerical and analytical capability
• Effective communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels
• A team player who can thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Experience in stock control processes and inventory management

Key responsibilities:

• Run and action SAP MRP exception messages (minimum three times per week)
• Execute daily ZARC2 reports to ensure deliveries align with purchase orders
• Issue weekly “Outstanding Orders by Supplier” reports and track confirmations
• Liaise with suppliers regarding ordering, delivery schedules, and issue resolution
• Review and convert suggested future orders into purchase orders (POs)
• Collaborate with European Procurement on contract requirements and issues
• Maintain SAP data, including creation and management of material masters
• Manage ordering of raw materials, packaging (cases, backing paper), and ad-hoc materials
• Ensure inventory levels remain within target, identifying opportunities for reduction
• Conduct monthly audits of sensitive materials, ensuring stock rotation and identifying ageing risks
• Manage obsolete or discontinued materials, including disposal and cost recovery
• Review slow-moving stock reports monthly and take appropriate action
• Drive continuous improvement in material scheduling, delivery, and warehouse processes
• Maintain regular communication with Inbound Logistics teams
• Complete monthly Supplier Performance Reviews
• Participate in supplier visits and audits
• Support cross-functional projects and ad-hoc initiatives
• Attend team meetings and one-to-one sessions
• Uphold high standards in Safety, Environmental performance (including NRC), Quality, and Food Safety
• Demonstrate commitment to KWS and AM principles
• Provide cross-cover for both Planning and Stock Control activities as required, always ensuring continuity of operations

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to engage with international teams and suppliers
• A culture focused on continuous improvement and development