Job Description

We have vacancy for a Material Planner in our Supply Chain Department

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday, Dayshift, Full Time, Permanent

Salary:

34,000 per year

This role will hold day-to-day accountability for scheduling and expediting components in line with SAP MRP requirements, supporting both business and customer production and sales orders. The role also provides on-going support in the development of the planning and procurement activities to support inventory targets.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Ensure all relevant master data and procurement parameters are accurate and updated on MRP system Planning and scheduling deliveries of specific purchased products to meet the demands of our forecast Stock management of procured product ensuring stock levels are maintained to agreed level whilst ensuring production shortages are minimized Daily update and management of daily book in queue in conjunction with goods in Schedule new product introductions and ensure material is available whilst controlling timely run-out of old materials in conjunction with the Planning, Marketing and Commercial Departments Buying and negotiation of materials Maintaining continual contact with suppliers ensuring flow of information is timely and effective to optimize supply chain Measurement and reporting of supplier service level objectives Immediate reporting of supplier issues Liaising with all departments internally in regard to material issues Continuous improvement projects aimed at implementing best practice procurement processes to lower costs

Ideally candidates will demonstrate the following:

Experience working within an FMCG environment Experience working within a Materials Planning environment would be advantageous Strong problem analysis, judgment and decision making skills Ability to plan activities, meet assigned schedules and achieve planned targets & objectives Strong commercial awareness Good understanding of MRP / ERP systems Ability to think ahead and prioritize tasks Competency in the use of Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, etc) High degree of flexibility with good problem solving and communication skills

Closing Date: 15th September 2025

(subject to change)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person