Milk Supply Planner-fixed term ending December 2026

Muller Dairy; Skelmersdale; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Skelmersdale is looking for a Milk Supply Planner on a fixed-term contract until December 2026. This role involves managing daily raw milk and co-products balancing while optimizing transport costs. Candidates should possess experience in FMCG planning, strong Excel and communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with suppliers. The position offers a hybrid working model of 3 days on-site and competitive benefits including a salary, annual bonus, and various insurance options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual bonus

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension scheme (matched up to 8%)

Access to Mller Rewards discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Planning role, ideally in an FMCG environment or transport planning.
• Good Excel skills are essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.
• Good analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily raw milk balances by milk type at various levels.
• Examine historical data and identify discrepancies.
• Communicate effectively with hauliers and suppliers.
• Identify surplus and deficit issues timely.
• Raise purchase/sales orders and approve invoices.

Skills

Planning experience in FMCG

Good Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building skills

Job description

Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain. Mller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Mller UK & Ireland includes :

Mller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Mller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Mller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Mller Corner, Mllerlight, Mller Bliss, Mller Rice, FRijj and Mller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

Are you ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career in finance with Britain’s most chosen dairy brand? Mller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller, invites you to apply for our

Milk Supply Planner position for a fixed term ending December 2026 . With over 26,000 employees across Europe and a long-standing commitment to excellence, Mller is a family‑owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private‑label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk.

Milk Supply Planner , you will be responsible for the management of daily raw milk and co‑products balancing with a focus on achieving optimal costs in bulk liquid products transport whilst ensuring the dairies receive the agreed volumes and service levels of bulk liquid imports and exports.

The role is within the Muller Milk and Ingredients (MMI) business and located at Skelmersdale with a hybrid working model - 3 days per week on site, and, for a fixed term ending December 2026.

Your challenge for the Milk Supply Planner :

• Monitor and manage raw milk balances by milk type at daily and weekly levels.
• Provide detailed examination of historical data, investigate and understand anomalies and build into future plans.
• Provide detailed communication with accurate administration of hauliers and suppliers.
• Identify potential issues (such as surpluses and deficits of numerous products), identifying resolutions and reacting in a timely manner to address the issues.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external suppliers and customers to support the network in achieving optimal cost saving activities.
• Raise purchase and sales orders for external vendors and action invoice approvals.

Key skills & experience for the Milk Supply Planner :

• Previous experience in a Planning role, ideally in an FMCG environment, or, transport planning
• Good Excel skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Good analytical skills
• Demonstratable relationship building skills.

Benefits for the role : Competitive salary, generous annual bonus, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to Mller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities.

The Process

If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk

Contact Details :

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ