Materials Planner

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in West Yorkshire is seeking a detail-oriented Raw Materials Planner. This role involves managing material requirements planning, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and collaborating with teams to ensure the smooth flow of materials for production. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing and proficiency with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. Competitive opportunities for growth are available in this innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage material requirements planning (MRP) for timely raw material availability.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to minimize waste.
• Collaborate with teams to align materials with production schedules.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Proficient in Excel

Familiar with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle)

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational abilities

Understanding of supply chain principles

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Raw Materials Planner

Location: West Yorkshire

Overview:

Are you a detail-oriented and analytical planner with a passion for ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where efficiency and precision are key? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client, an incredibly successful food manufacturer based in West Yorkshire, is looking for a Raw Materials Planner to support their growing team.

About You:

• Experience in food manufacturing or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• An understanding of supply chain or materials planning principles is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Manage material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production needs while minimizing waste and holding costs.
• Collaborate with procurement and production teams to align materials availability with production schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve material supply issues to avoid production delays.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry in the ERP system to support planning decisions.
• Participate in stock reviews, cycle counts, and contribute to continuous improvement of materials planning processes.
• Support the development of planning tools and reports to enhance supply chain visibility.

What We Offer:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Raw Material Planner to work with a forward-thinking, proactive, and innovative manufacturer that is part of a global food group. You will have the opportunity to work with the broader supply chain team and to progress within the team as your skills grow.

How to Apply:

If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting reference ES/TNT/1973 or call 0161 399 1575 for a confidential discussion.

We are seeking applications from talented Production Planners, Materials Planners, Supply Planners, and Materials Controllers who live within West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Huddersfield, Barnsley, Doncaster, Bradford, Pontefract, or Castleford.

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