Materials Planner: Packaging & RM for Production

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension (up to 9% contribution)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Gym membership & wellbeing support

Annual leave 24–32 days

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Castle Cary, Somerset, is seeking a Planner to ensure uninterrupted availability of Raw Materials and Packaging Materials, balancing inventory and working capital while coordinating withCommercial, Regional Planning, Production Planning, and Logistics.

The role focuses on material replenishment, supplier coordination, and inbound material flow, ensuring compliance with Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain Planning, Material Planning, Logistics, or related area.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with growth mindset and ownership.
• Commitment to Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage material replenishment plans to ensure timely material availability and support uninterrupted production.
• Monitor material supply, inventory levels, and planning parameters, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation actions.
• Manage inventory performance, including stock accuracy, excess and obsolete inventory, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure efficient inbound material flow and issue resolution.
• Track inbound shipments, manage supply risks, and drive corrective actions to minimise operational impact.
• Support compliance, traceability, customs processes, and act as a planning contact within the factory.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Material planning

Logistics

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Safety & quality

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Castle Cary, Somerset, is seeking a Planner to ensure uninterrupted availability of Raw Materials and Packaging Materials, balancing inventory and working capital while coordinating withCommercial, Regional Planning, Production Planning, and Logistics.

The role focuses on material replenishment, supplier coordination, and inbound material flow, ensuring compliance with Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.