MRP Planner

ZipRecruiter; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy sector is seeking a Materials Manager for a fixed-term contract at their Nuneaton site. The role involves managing stock flows, minimizing write-offs, and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective supply chain operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in supply chain management and MRP systems. The position offers a range of benefits, including enhanced pension contributions and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Health cash plan

Access to Thrive 24/7 wellbeing app

Life assurance up to 4x contractual pay

Discounted branded products

Free onsite parking

Individual lockers

Subsidized staff restaurant

25 holidays plus 8 bank holidays

Access to My Staff Shop for discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in materials or supply chain management role, preferably with packaging materials.
• Ability to present findings logically and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels and minimize material write-offs.
• Support project delivery from a materials perspective.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Communication

MRP Systems

Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Oracle

SAP

Dynamics

Job description

Job Description

SDUK's brands include the nation's favourite cheese brand Cathedral City, along with other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients, and dairy-free products.

Due to a secondment to focus on the further expansion of operations at our Nuneaton site, a role has become available on a fixed-term basis to manage the materials flows into the site for core business and product pipeline. You will ensure robust stock holding policies, minimize stock write-offs, and utilize your MRP experience to support stock management for 10 production lines, delivering 10k tonnes of cheese across approximately 100 SKUs.

As a strong communicator, you'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, with additional exposure to NPD projects and artwork changes.

Working pattern:

• M-F (on-site)
• 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC)

Key responsibilities:

1. Manage stock levels and minimize material write-offs, reporting on delisting and obsolete stock.
2. Work towards achieving 100% service level for the site and cost-effective material stock levels.
3. Support project delivery from a materials perspective from Gate 0 to Gate 3.
4. Assist with material and product changes, collaborating with teams to meet project timelines and budgets.
5. Build and maintain supplier relationships, chase overdue POs, and handle invoice queries.
6. Monitor supplier performance monthly against KPIs.

Ideal candidate:

• Experience in a materials or supply chain management role, preferably with packaging materials.
• Ability to present findings logically and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience in challenging and supporting supply chain challenges.
• Comfortable with MRP systems (Excel, Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, etc.).

We offer:

• Enhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish Widows.
• Health cash plan for healthcare expenses.
• Access to Thrive 24/7 wellbeing app.
• Life assurance up to 4x contractual pay.
• Discounted branded products.
• Free onsite parking.
• Individual lockers.
• Subsidized staff restaurant.
• 25 holidays plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Access to My Staff Shop for discounts and savings.

For more benefits, visit uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits.

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