Raw Material Planner

Advocate Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking a dynamic Raw Material Planner to join their Supply Chain team in Greater London. This role involves creating robust material plans, monitoring stock levels of raw materials and packaging, and collaborating closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar supply planning role and a strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. This position offers a chance to impact some of the brand’s most iconic products across EMEA.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an MRP Planner or similar supply planning role within FMCG.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems.
• Ability to collaborate with suppliers for timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create robust material plans to determine raw materials and packaging required for production.
• Monitor raw material and packaging stock levels for optimal availability.
• Implement inventory controls to minimize excess and shortages.

Skills

Proven experience as an MRP Planner

Strong working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Ready to join one of the biggest FMCG brands on the planet?

We’re proud to be partnering with an incredible global FMCG brand to find a dynamic and motivated Raw Material Planner to join their high-performing Supply Chain team. This is a chance to play a critical role at the very heart of the supply chain, supporting some of the brand’s most iconic products across EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

• Create robust material plans to determine the raw materials, ingredients, and packaging required for production
• Monitor raw material and packaging stock levels to ensure optimal availability
• Implement inventory controls to minimise excess, obsolescence, and shortages
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and strong working relationships
• Review supplier performance and recommend improvements where needed
• Partner with Finished Goods and NPD teams to refine supplier forecasts
• Use forecasting tools and historical data to continuously improve demand planning accuracy
• Analyse production, inventory, and supplier data to support decision-making and produce management reports

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as an MRP Planner or similar supply planning role within FMCG
• Strong working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems — understa...