Materials Planner

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business is seeking a Materials Planner to ensure material supply aligns with production schedules. The role involves managing inventory levels, supplier deliveries, and implementing improvement processes. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in FMCG manufacturing.

Benefits

23–25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Quarterly attendance bonus

Bupa Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Inventory, Production or Materials Planning preferred.
• Good communication skills to engage with stakeholders.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Schedule supply of materials to meet production schedules.
• Manage day-to-day order and supplier delivery scheduling.
• Implement processes to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Inventory Management

Production Planning

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Alexander Steele Recruitment has partnered with a leading FMCG business that has an exciting opportunity for a Materials Planner to ensure that the supply of material meets the production schedule and to maintain minimum stock levels to ensure operational continuity.

On offer:

• Basic salary up to £30,000
• 23–25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Quarterly attendance bonus
• Bupa Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite (Monday to Friday)

Key Accountabilities:

• Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production schedule and maintains minimum safety stock levels
• Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions
• Day-to-day order management and supplier delivery scheduling
• Understand and manage risks to minimise impact on production schedule
• Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production and escalate within team
• Implement all processes to agreed standards, targets and support continuous improvement initiatives through identifying improvement opportunities

Candidate Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Inventory, Production or Materials Planning experience within a FMCG manufacturing environment will be preferred.
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• ERP systems experience will be advantageous