Materials Planner

Materials Planner - Join a Leading Food Business

Are you looking to elevate your career in a role that combines passion, challenge, and the opportunity to make a real difference? This could be your chance to join one of the UK's leading food businesses, renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. As a Materials Planner, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the company's newest advanced manufacturing site.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the stock of materials on site, guaranteeing availability to meet production requirements.
• Order all ingredients and packaging, considering lead times and shelf life.
• Monitor the sales forecast and respond to changes effectively.
• Build, maintain, and monitor a Bill Of Materials (BOM) spreadsheet, flagging any discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage all ingredient and packaging stock takes, ensuring correct stock rotation.
• Prepare for new product launches and key events, ensuring all packaging is in place to meet deadlines.

What You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in stock control and replenishment practices, ideally within the food industry.
• Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and analytical abilities.
• High standard of IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel.

This Materials Planner role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to contribute to a company that values innovation, quality, and sustainability. Situated in the heart of the West Midlands, the site represents the cutting edge of the food industry, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Location:

West Midlands

Why Apply?

As a Materials Planner, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £32,000-£37,000 per annum DOE, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes 31 days holiday allowance, pension contribution, life assurance, and much more. This is your chance to join a company that is not only leading the way in food production but is also committed to the growth and development of its team.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today to become a part of a company that is shaping the future of food production, ensuring quality and sustainability at every step.

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