Materials Planner

Fortune Brands Innovations Inc; Essex; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations Inc in Rainham is seeking a Materials Planner to join our Supply Chain team. You will plan and procure materials, manage inventory, raise purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and on-time delivery.

This role requires strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency and experience with ERP systems. You will collaborate with Sourcing, Operations and Finance to optimise stock and lead times while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning within purchasing, procurement or supply chain.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and Excel skills.
• Good communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how supply chain activity impacts operations.
• Experience working with suppliers and business systems or ERP platforms.
• Collaborative, proactive and adaptable approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and procure materials and services to ensure continuity of supply while achieving cost, quality and delivery objectives.
• Manage inventory and material planning to maintain stock levels using ERP parameters.
• Raise and monitor purchase orders and supplier schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain relationships to resolve issues.
• Provide updates on material availability, supply risks, shortages and recovery plans.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and opportunities to improve service levels.
• Prepare and analyse material planning, inventory and supplier performance data.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Operations, Production and Finance to support objectives and improvement projects.
• Drive inventory optimisation and process improvements to reduce costs and lead times.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, internal controls, Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.

Skills

Material planning

Analytical skills

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Prioritisation

Commercial awareness

ERP systems

Education

CIPS qualification (preferred)

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Materials Planner

Permanent Rainham Supply Chain 40 Hours Per Week Perrin & Rowe

Keep materials moving. Support production. Help us deliver for our customers.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join Fortune Brands Innovations as a Materials Planner within our Supply Chain team based at our Rainham site.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for planning and procuring goods, materials, components and services to support continuity of supply. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials are available in line with cost, quality, stock and delivery requirements, while supporting production, customer order fulfilment and continuous improvement activity.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Planning and procuring materials and services to ensure continuity of supply, while achieving agreed cost, quality and delivery objectives.
• Managing inventory and material planning activity to maintain effective stock levels through ERP planning parameters, including lead times, safety stock, reorder points, minimum order quantities and supplier schedules.
• Raising, managing and monitoring purchase orders and supplier schedules to ensure material requirements are executed accurately and on time.
• Monitoring supplier performance and maintaining strong supplier relationships, working collaboratively to resolve delivery, quality, pricing and invoice-related issues.
• Acting as a key link between suppliers and internal stakeholders, providing timely updates on material availability, supply risks, shortages, delays and recovery plans.
• Identifying, assessing and escalating supply chain risks and opportunities, taking action to minimise disruption and improve service levels.
• Preparing, analysing and communicating material planning, inventory and supplier performance data to provide meaningful insight and recommendations.
• Collaborating closely with Sourcing, Operations, Production and Finance teams to support business objectives, sourcing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Driving inventory optimisation and process improvements to reduce costs, improve supplier performance, reduce lead times and enhance planning efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, internal controls and Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.

For This Role We Would Need You To Demonstrate:

• Experience in material planning within purchasing, procurement or supply chain.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and Excel skills.
• Good communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how supply chain activity impacts operations and customer fulfilment.
• Experience working with suppliers and business systems or ERP platforms.
• A collaborative, proactive and adaptable approach, with high levels of integrity and attention to detail.

It would also be beneficial if you have:

• A CIPS qualification, or are currently studying towards one.
• Experience of inventory optimisation, cost reduction or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience contributing to supplier performance management and business improvement projects.

What Your Colleagues Say About You:

• You're highly organised and able to keep things moving, even when priorities change.
• You build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• You use data and insight to make clear, practical decisions.
• You stay calm under pressure and take ownership of supply challenges.
• You are proactive, commercially aware and always looking for ways to improve.