Raw & Pack Planner

We are currently seeking an interim Raw & Pack Planner, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Seacroft, Leeds. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to 36,630 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

Brief description

The SU Logistics Team co-ordinate the sourcing of materials, the manufacture of finished goods and the delivery to our customers, as well as holding responsibility for the material and finished goods inventory.

Purpose: As part of the Supply process the purpose of this role is to cost-effectively ensure 100% availability of materials to the production lines to ensure Customer Service whilst balancing cost and inventory.

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that all materials are available to meet agreed production plans whilst maintaining stocks within agreed company targets.
• Examines material schedules, reviews orders and call-offs, and brings any issues to the attention of the Demand Planner/Scheduler.
• Negotiates short notice/urgent requirements with Suppliers, Warehouse and Security.
• Proactively negotiates, observe and maintains information flow between suppliers and Sourcing Unit personnel to maintain a responsive supply chain.
• Adherence to the weekly IVMI (Internal Vendor Managed Inventory) process, identify improvement areas.
• Work closely with suppliers and obsolete planner to ensure minimal obsolete.
• Keeps suppliers regularly informed about delists and removing stock build targets to avoid obsolete materials after last productions.
• Occasionally back-up the RPM planners on daily task (preparation of delivery schedule, forecast, DCIW resolution, etc)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Service - Ensure world class customer service from the Leeds SU.
• VR/OR - Ensure material availability t support volume out output reliability of the SU
• Cost - Minimize OLE impacts to site and minimize business waste
• Cash - Adhere to RPM inventory glidepath
• Quality - Ensure product changes happen in co-ordinated manner to avoid quality issues

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience in planning (preferably R&P planning)
• SAP (S1P) advanced knowledge
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge
• Analytical mindset
• Good team player

Leeds working environment:

• There is a canteen available onsite serving hot and cold food:
• There is a Staff Shop where Contingent Workers can buy discounted products.
• Free tea and coffee on site.
• Free parking.
• R&D sites have Free Fruit, Relaxation/Energy facilities like Table Tennis.
• Uniform for factory workers.