Strategic Planning & MRP Manager (Hybrid)

Bright Blue Foods Limited; Guide; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Life Assurance 4x

25 days holiday

Job summary

BBF Limited is seeking a Planning & MRP Manager in Blackburn with hybrid working. You will lead the planning and MRP team to deliver an optimal production schedule that meets service targets while minimising waste, labour, warehousing and transport costs.

You will collaborate with capacity, procurement and operations to balance forecasts and create robust production plans, manage 3PL relationships, and drive continuous improvement across the planning function.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in planning or supply chain.
• Strong scheduling and MRP knowledge in FMCG.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and MRP function across Blackburn & Shadsworth.
• Produce and communicate a 3-month capacity plan to meet service and cost targets.
• Manage stock and deliveries to 3PLs and internal sites.
• Maintain inventory levels to minimise waste and maximise cash flow.
• Collaborate with procurement to reduce stock holdings.
• Convert forecasts into achievable production schedules balancing cost, service and labour.
• Maintain planning and MRP systems and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide ongoing communication across the business and manage plan risks.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling & MRP

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

FMCG experience

Team coaching

Organised

Mentoring

Tools

MS Office

Job description

BBF Limited is seeking a Planning & MRP Manager in Blackburn with hybrid working. You will lead the planning and MRP team to deliver an optimal production schedule that meets service targets while minimising waste, labour, warehousing and transport costs.

You will collaborate with capacity, procurement and operations to balance forecasts and create robust production plans, manage 3PL relationships, and drive continuous improvement across the planning function.