Materials Planning Manager

Major Talent; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Materials Planning Manager for a leading food manufacturing business in Leeds. This full-time on-site role offers the flexibility to work from home on Fridays. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and expertise in SAP/ERP systems. Responsibilities include managing the Material Planning team and developing supplier performance systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing.
• Leadership experience required.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Material Planning team.
• Create and monitor supplier performance systems.
• Manage stock replenishment systems and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Knowledge of SAP/ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Overview

Materials Planning Manager – Food Manufacturing – Leeds

Major Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing business in the UK, which is looking for a Materials Planning Manager. As a Materials Planning Manager, you will ensure the timely and controlled availability of packaging materials and products to support the production function. There is a full-time on-site role with the flexibility to work from home on a Friday.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and manage the Material Planning team - Drive the team's best practice, appraisal, mid-year reviews and personal development plans
• Development of supplier performance monitoring systems and continuous improvement programmes
• Review all stock replenishment systems & processes with continuous improvement methodology
• First escalation point for poor supplier performance/supply shortage
• Develop & maintain stock replenishment KPI Dashboard and communicate to key stakeholders
• Placing contracts (4-13 Weeks Demand) & call-offs (1-3-week demand) to cover forecasted volume and production plans
• Collaborating with Supply planning, Demand planning, PLM & Commercial to ensure all information is correct and present to enable call-offs and contracts to be accurate and timely
• Full end-to-end management of suppliers covering short- & long-term demand, expedition of materials where appropriate, chasing of short or late deliveries and any other queries that could arise in the day-to-day management of the suppliers
• Support S&OP / Mini S&OP process where necessary

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing
• Leadership experience
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data in a simple and easy-to-understand format
• Experience in scheduling, planning or a related area, with strong knowledge of SAP/ERP/MRP systems

Major Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward.

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