Materials Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in West Yorkshire is seeking a Materials Planning Manager to lead its Stock Replenishment team. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing suppliers and driving continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include overseeing supplier performance, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This role offers a salary of circa £40,000 and 33 days of annual leave.

Benefits

33 days Annual Leave

Company Pension

Work flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of stock replenishment processes.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Stock Replenishment team.
• Oversee supplier performance and quality issues.
• Manage contracts and forecasts in line with production plans.
• Drive continuous improvement across stock replenishment systems.

Skills

Team leadership

Supplier management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

Sage

Infor

Job description

Job Description

Alexander Steele are working with an ambient food manufacturer in West Yorkshire which are looking to recruit a Materials Planning Manager. The ideal candidate has experience leading a team and has experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Stock Replenishment team, including appraisals, reviews, and personal development.
• Oversee supplier performance, acting as first point of escalation for shortages or quality issues.
• Manage contracts (4–13 weeks) and call-offs (1–3 weeks) in line with forecasts and production plans.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Commercial, and GTM teams to ensure accurate and timely call-offs and contracts.
• Maintain KPIs, dashboards, purchase orders, stock levels, and safety stocks, ensuring data accuracy across systems (Sage, Infor).
• Drive continuous improvement across stock replenishment systems, processes, and supplier management.
• Manage supplier relationships end-to-end, including expediting materials, monitoring contracts, handling queries, and reducing obsolescence risk.
• Lead packaging management, including redesigns, delists, and NPD launches.
• Resolve invoice queries, raise hold/rejection notes, and support stock take activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies on health & safety, brand integrity, and professional standards.
• Take an active role in self-development, training, and contributing to ad hoc projects as required.

On Offer

• Annual Salary of circa £40,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday - 40 hours p/w - office hours with flexibility
• 33 days Annual Leave
• Company Pension

If this role is of interest or you require further information, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.