Materials Planner

E3 Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to join their team on a contract basis. The role involves coordinating daily operations, managing customer expectations, and ensuring excellent service delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in supply chain or production planning, particularly within FMCG or food manufacturing, and be proficient in Excel and other MS Office tools. This supportive work environment offers competitive salary options and potential for permanent hire.

Benefits

Private healthcare

28 days annual leave

Modern working environment

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain or production planning, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Proficient in Excel and general MS Office tools.
• Confident in handling large volumes of data and liaising with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations and manage customer expectations.
• Plan jobs based on production schedules.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing component supply.

Skills

Experience in supply chain or production planning

Proficient in Excel

Strong communication skills

Detail-focused

Organised and proactive

Team-oriented approach

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

A fast-growing, market-leading specialist based in Bradford is seeking a Production Planner to join their team on a contract basis. Offering a competitive salary of up to 34,000 per annum, this opportunity is based at a state-of-the-art facility and offers a role that is both varied and interesting.

Role Overview

As a Production Planner, you'll be responsible for coordinating daily operations, ensuring excellent service delivery, and managing customer expectations.

What's on offer

• Salary up to 34000, depending on experience
• Days-based role Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Private healthcare included
• 28 days annual leave
• 3-month contract, with strong potential for permanent hire
• Modern, well-equipped working environment
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for customers
• Plan jobs in line with production schedules and warehouse capacity
• Manage customer expectations and provide regular updates
• Oversee incoming and outgoing component supply
• Forecast short-term demand to support efficiency
• Ensure strong communication across departments
• Handle stock sheets, stock counts, and customer requests

Requirements

• Experience in supply chain or production planning, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and general MS Office tools
• SAP experience desirable (item setup, BOMs, orders)-training available
• Confident handling large volumes of data and liaising with senior management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organised, and detail-focused
• Flexible and team-oriented approach

Interested?

If this role sounds right for you, click apply or contact Conor Wood on (phone number removed) for more information.