Planning and Material Lead

Domino Printing Sciences PLC; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Domino Printing Sciences PLC in Liverpool is recruiting a Planning and Materials Lead to coach the planning and materials teams and ensure smooth material flow from raw materials to production planning. In this role you will coordinate suppliers, optimise the supply chain and drive improvements in KPIs such as OTIF and stock turns.

The ideal candidate will have degree-level education or relevant experience, proven supply chain/operations experience, and strong data analysis skills with MS Office

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent with proven experience in supply chain/operations.
• Experience leading and coaching planning or materials teams.
• Strong data analysis and reporting using MS Office and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle or SAP) and data extraction/analysis tools.
• Desirable: CIPS or CILT qualification; Lean/6S knowledge; green belt advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the planning and materials teams to ensure smooth flow of materials from raw materials to production planning.
• Coordinate suppliers, optimise supply chain and drive continuous improvements of KPIs (OTIF, stock turns, scrap reduction).
• Demonstrate strong people skills, communicate and influence the team; manage workload and priorities.
• Support data extraction/analysis to drive efficiencies and robust controls.

Skills

People management

Supply chain knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Degree level

Tools

MS Access

Excel

TM1

Oracle

Discoverer

Minitab

SAP

Job description

About the role

A new role has arisen within the Domino Liverpool Supply Chain team. The Planning and Materials Lead will cover the management and coaching of the planning and materials teams, ensuring the smooth flow of materials across the business from raw materials and components to issuing an effective production plan. The role will involve coordinating suppliers, optimising the supply chain and driving continuous improvements of KPIs such as OTIF, fluid availability, stock turns and scrap reduction. It is a perfect opportunity for someone with proven supply‑chain knowledge and people‑management skills to build their career while delivering noticeable benefits to customers.

About you

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Ideally be educated to degree level (maths, sciences, engineering, manufacturing, computing, etc.) or have relevant experience.
• Proven experience in supply chain or an operations environment is essential.
• Proven people management experience that can drive success.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office packages and technical skills in data extraction and analysis tools (MS Access, Excel, TM1, Oracle, Discoverer, Minitab).
• Competence in ERP systems such as Oracle (preferred), SAP or similar systems.
• A CIPS or CILT qualification or the ambition to work towards one would be desirable.
• Exceptional people skills, with the ability to communicate, engage and influence the team.
• Understanding of modern manufacturing methods (Lean, Focused Improvement, 6S). A green belt qualification would be advantageous.
• The ability to effectively multitask difficult operations, think creatively to solve problems and have the tenacity to drive through to a solution.
• A customer‑centric approach and demonstrable ability to improve efficiencies with robust analysis and controls.
• Flexibility and adaptability to react to unexpected tasks or customer demand.
• Capacity to deal effectively with a high workload, prioritising own workload accordingly.

Domino values diversity and is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all candidates; however, only those eligible to work in the UK without the need for additional immigration documentation will be considered for this position.

What you can expect

As a talented individual working at Domino, you can expect a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including:

• 25 days of basic holiday, with options to buy or sell additional days.
• A discretionary bonus scheme that rewards hard work and dedication.
• Life insurance, providing security and peace of mind.
• Medical insurance with options for a health cash plan, dental insurance, travel insurance and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• A green car scheme to support an environmentally friendly commute.
• Pension plan, starting with 8% employer contributions.

About Us

At Domino Printing Sciences, we do more. Our expertise goes beyond cutting‑edge variable data printing technology to revolutionising how manufacturers embrace sustainable packaging and advance coding automation. We have been part of the global variable data printing story for a long time, helping leading brands succeed. Our goal is to be the leading global brand by applying our expertise and reliable solutions to make manufacturing sustainable, reduce waste and protect consumers. We also foster a collaborative, dynamic and welcoming environment where everyone can flourish, contributing to Domino as an industry pioneer and an exceptional place to work.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will need to complete full employment/educational references for five years, a DBS check and a health assessment before starting the role.