Material Scheduler

TN United Kingdom; Redditch; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Materials Scheduler to join their supply chain team in Redditch. This pivotal role involves ensuring the timely procurement of raw materials and packaging supplies essential for production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the food industry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Join a collaborative team that values quality, teamwork, and integrity, and make a significant impact on production efficiency and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in materials scheduling in the food industry is essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage material schedules based on customer forecasts.
• Monitor inbound deliveries and manage inventory levels effectively.

Skills

Materials Scheduling

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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Job Title: Materials Scheduler
Location: Redditch,
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

About the Role
This pivotal role within the supply chain team ensures the timely procurement and availability of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging supplies required for production. The Materials Scheduler will collaborate closely with suppliers and internal departments to maintain optimal inventory levels, prevent production delays, minimize waste, and uphold a high standard of food safety and quality. A background in the food industry is essential for success in this role, as you will be managing material schedules that align with both customer forecasts and production needs.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and manage material schedules based on customer forecasts and production requirements.
• Raise and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials from suppliers.
• Continuously review and adjust volume requirements based on short- and long-term customer demand.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries and quickly address any supply chain disruptions.
• Monitor inbound deliveries to ensure they are on time and meet required quality standards, taking corrective action as needed.
• Effectively manage inventory levels, balancing cost-efficiency with production and shelf-life needs.
• Provide accurate and timely updates on material usage, stock levels, and supplier performance.
• Work collaboratively with commercial, technical, and operations teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Maintain precise records of inventory, material usage, and supplier performance metrics.

Key Performance Indicators
• Maintaining agreed stock levels in a cost-effective manner, measured by inventory value used and held on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Availability of materials to meet production requirements, with minimal downtime and strong On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance.
• Strict adherence to food safety, product quality, brand integrity, and health and safety standards.

Candidate Profile
• Proven experience in materials scheduling or a similar role within the food industry is essential.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with internal teams and suppliers.
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to providing excellent service.
• Analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends or adapt to different shift patterns as required.

Core Values
We are a behaviour-driven business and expect our team members to embody our core values:
• Teamwork: We collaborate to achieve shared goals.
• Quality: We are committed to delivering exceptional products and services.
• Honesty: We operate with transparency and integrity.
• Passion: We are passionate about the work we do and the results we achieve.