Materials Planner

Alexander Steele; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in West Yorkshire is seeking a Materials Planner to manage contracts and oversee supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include maintaining purchase orders and monitoring stock levels, along with contributing to weekly meetings. This role offers a salary of around £30,000, Monday to Friday work structure with the option to work from home on Fridays, and various benefits including 33 days of annual leave and a company pension.

Benefits

Annual salary of circa GBP30,000

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a supply chain planning role within manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and call-offs in line with demand.
• Oversee end-to-end supplier management.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure timely supply.
• Maintain purchase orders and monitor stock levels.
• Contribute to weekly meetings and S&OP processes.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Supplier management

Data integrity management

KPI monitoring

Health & safety compliance

Tools

Sage

Infor

Job description

Overview

Alexander Steele are working with a Ambient Food Manufacturer in West Yorkshire which are looking to recruit a Materials Planner.

The ideal candidate has worked in a supply chain planning role previously within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage contracts (4 13 weeks) and call-offs (1 3 weeks) in line with forecasted demand and production plans.
• Oversee end-to-end supplier management including short/long-term demand, expediting materials, and resolving delivery issues.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, GTM, Commercial, and Procurement to ensure accurate and timely supply.
• Maintain purchase orders, stock levels, safety stocks, and lead times, ensuring data integrity across Sage and Infor.
• Monitor KPIs, packaging runout reports, and contracts to maximise efficiency and minimise obsolescence.
• Support packaging redesigns, delists, and NPD launches.
• Resolve invoice queries and raise hold/rejection notes in line with agreed procedures.
• Contribute to S&OP processes, weekly/ad-hoc meetings, and stock take activities.
• Uphold health & safety, brand integrity, and company policies at all times.
• Take responsibility for personal development and contribute to projects as required.

On Offer:

• Annual Salary of circa GBP30,000
• Monday to Friday - Friday WFH - 40 hours p/w - Office Hours with flexibility
• 33 days AL
• Company Pension

If this role is of interest or you require further information, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.