Materials Planner - MRP/ERP for Bakery Growth

Finsbury Food Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading speciality bakery manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Materials Planner to oversee the supply of raw materials and packaging for production. You will play a key role in ensuring timely deliveries, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and championing compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates have experience in materials planning within the FMCG sector and strong analytical skills. This role offers competitive pay and excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee Recognition Awards

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a materials planning or supply chain role, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and supplier management skills.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials and packaging for production.
• Create and maintain accurate material requirements plans based on forecasts.
• Monitor delivery schedules and resolve issues impacting production.

Skills

Materials planning experience

Understanding of MRP systems

Supplier management skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

A leading speciality bakery manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Materials Planner to oversee the supply of raw materials and packaging for production. You will play a key role in ensuring timely deliveries, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and championing compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates have experience in materials planning within the FMCG sector and strong analytical skills. This role offers competitive pay and excellent employee benefits.