Job Description

Join the Team Behind the UK's Boldest Sauces

At Sauce Shop, we've been shaking up the condiment aisle since 2014--and we're just getting started. Our mission is simple: to lead the way in flavour and quality, crafting sauces and seasonings that bring real authenticity to every kitchen.

What began as a small kitchen experiment has grown into a nationwide brand loved for its bold taste and uncompromising ingredients. We don't do artificial--just honest, flavour-packed products made with care.

But what really sets us apart? Our people. Life at Sauce Shop is fast-paced, creative, and full of flavour (just like our products). We live and breathe our values, and no two days are the same. If you're passionate about food, driven by quality, and excited to help shape the future of flavour--we'd love to have you on board

If you are excited by the above, we are seeking a data driven and analytical individual to join our dynamic team at Sauce Shop, as our Materials Planner/Scheduler. This role is one of the most important pivotal roles within the Supply Chain Dept, ensuring we manufacture our product efficiently and is delivered on time to our customer, creating the highest level of service.

If this sounds like you....check out the role below!

Managing the smooth and timely flow of work throughout the manufacturing facility, providing an end to end service from work order generation through to supplier liaison and logistical planning. Responsible for ensuring that raw materials are available for production and that products are created in accordance with the demand plan and production capability and are delivered on time in full.

Key Accountabilities

Developing and managing production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company's productive capacity Coordinating with production, sales, and purchasing teams to develop and adjust schedules to meet production goals, using data from demand planning, S and OP process and raw material availability Analyzing production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements to develop the production schedule Monitoring the production process, making routine production reports, and resolving any potential delays with flexible solutions in a timely manner Updating production schedule to include changes, availability of raw materials, and capacity constraints Ensuring that all necessary resources are available for the production process, including labour, materials, and machinery Lifecycle management of materials - new and old, and inventory control management Assessing and identifying any issues that might impact the production schedule and implementing corrective actions where necessary Communicating with management and other stakeholders about the status of production schedules and any potential issues that may arise or lead to delayed delivery of product Optimizing production operations for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness

Key Tasks

Materials Planning

Determining the required materials and generating purchase orders. Analysis of relevant data to ensure the company are procuring material within cost constraints and applying lifecycle management techniques Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products, ensuring that they are delivered on time and are to a high standard Managing schedule changes, and cancellations as required. Creating forecasts for materials requirements, including estimating seasonal fluctuations demand using S&OP process. Reviewing inventory levels of materials and ordering additional quantities when necessary, based on business requirements and output from S&OP and updating the inventory tracking system Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends. Producing a weekly pick list for the prep team to confirm ingredient stock for the following week Monitoring costs associated with materials purchases and maintaining records of expenditures. Creation of works orders and their communication to relevant functional areas.

Production Scheduling

Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables, to determine available resources and align with production priorities Estimate rates of production and completion dates for tasks Ensure production plans, work-to lists, production sequences, and shop floor documentation are accurate and issued on time to optimise performance and minimise delays.. Track production progress against the schedule, report deviations to the production management team, and support the development of corrective actions. Respond promptly to production issues to minimize impact on customer delivery timelines. Escalate significant issues to the Operations/Sales Teams as necessary such as design changes, labour or material shortages, backlogs, breakdowns or other interruptions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive productivity improvements and ensure on-time delivery. Communicate with Sales to identify upcoming customer demand and plan accordingly.

General

Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, to generate production reports Prepare data-driven production reports as requested, highlighting process inefficiencies and contributing to problem-solving initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a production planning role within a small-batch manufacturing environment. Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration, particularly with Sales, Customer Services and Operations teams. Proven experience in materials planning and production processes Proficiency with MRP systems and workflow processes Skilled in identifying and resolving planning-related production issues. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word. Hands-on experience using ERP systems in a batch manufacturing setting. Strong attention to detail, analytical alongside problem-solving skills Highly organized with excellent prioritizing approach Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to influence stakeholders
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Materials Planning & Scheduling: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Sauceshop06/2025
Expected start date: 21/07/2025