Planning & MRP Manager

BBF Limited

Blackburn

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

BBF Limited in Blackburn is seeking a Planning & MRP Manager to lead the planning and MRP team across Blackburn and Shadsworth. You will translate forecasts into achievable production schedules that balance service levels with operational costs, labour, waste, warehousing and transport constraints.

You'll work closely with capacity, procurement and site teams, maintain data accuracy in ERP and MRP systems, and drive continuous improvement while coaching a high‑performing planning team in a

Qualifications

Leadership experience in planning/production environments.
Strong scheduling and MRP process knowledge.
Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.
Experience in FMCG or consumer goods environments.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and MRP team across Blackburn & Shadsworth.
Produce and communicate a 3‑month capacity plan targeting service and cost goals.
Manage stock and deliveries to 3PLs with accurate records.
Drive continuous improvement in planning and MRP processes.
Coach and develop a high‑performing planning team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Scheduling & MRP

Excel

ERP systems

Communication skills

FMCG experience

Mentoring / coaching

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Blackburn (hybrid)

Working alongside the operational and site teams to lead the planning and MRP team in Blackburn & Shadsworth, to identify / implement and deliver an optimum production schedule that delivers operational cost and service targets in line with customer and business needs while minimising labour, waste, warehousing and transport costs.

Competitive Salary

BBF Limited

Blackburn (hybrid)

The role of Planning & MRP Manager:

Working closely with the capacity manager, produce and communicate a 3-month capacity plan that delivers on service and operational cost targets whilst minimising waste.
Manage all stock and deliveries to all 3PL’s ensuring stock records are accurate and collaboratively work with all 3PL’s to ensure service and waste targets are met.
Manage stock holdings of both finished goods and raw materials to within company agreed levels and storage limitations whilst minimising waste.
Collaboratively working with procurement to reduce stock holdings and improve cash flow.
Working collaboratively with all departments to avoid material & packaging stock outs / issues. Escalation where required.
Utilise available systems to convert sales forecasts into achievable production schedules that optimally balance service/ operational cost efficiency / labour / reduce waste and stay within 3PL and site capacities.
Maintain both the planning and MRP systems ensuring accurate set up.
Drive continuous improvement in planning & MRP
Champion ongoing communication with all levels and areas of the business to ensure accurate and up to date information is provided.
Working collaboratively with operations and all areas of the business manage risks within the plan communicating where required.
Review, audit, and report on performance against plan, identifying risks, and identifying root causes for variances / over stocks and service failures.
Ensure accuracy of all site stocks of materials and packaging and stocks are held within site capacity limits
Identification & publication of Raw Materials and Packaging at risk to ensure financial provisions are put into place.
Manage health & safety with the teams.
Provide ongoing training/ coaching to create high performing supply planning teams.
Manage holidays and cover for absence.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Previous leadership experience
Previous scheduling & MRP experience
Excellent communication.
Experience in a FMCG environment.
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office inc. Excel.
Knowledge of ERP systems.
Self-motivated - good team builder and able to work as part of a team.
Methodical & organised.
Ability to mentor and coach teams

Who are BBF Limited?

BBF Limited are one of the UK's leading ambient cake and chilled dessert manufacturers of retailer own label, licensed and branded cakes, supplying recognisable major retailers across the UK and European market. Our team of experts develop and manufacture a wide range of high-quality ambient cake products across several different categories including celebration cakes, mini rolls, mince pies, fruit pies and a wide range of chilled desserts including cheesecake, crumbles and sponge cakes. These include mince pies, celebration cakes, slab cakes, cupcakes and many more! We are passionate about our products and aim to put the customer at the heart of everything we do. With recent investment and acquisitions taking us to nearly 1,400 direct employees, this is an exciting time to join BBF Limited! We are continually looking to grow, but we can only do that with exceptional talent across all levels and disciplines of the business. That is where you come into it! On top of making some delicious cakes and desserts, we do a lot of fun stuff too! Whether that be Christmas fun days, pancake-flipping competitions, Red Nose Day events or odd-sock days, you'll be coming to work smiling.

What benefits do we offer?

Financial