Materials PlannerAshby-de-la-Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, popchips, Nik Naks, and more…)
On-site
Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Materials Planner to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.
About the role
As a Materials Planner at KP Snacks, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, where your contributions will directly impact our production efficiency and customer satisfaction. We value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce brings fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.
What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:
1. Annual salary of £30,000
2. Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
3. KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
4. 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
5. KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more
What will you be doing?
6. Purchase Order Management: Raise purchase orders in line with short-term production requirements, including ad hoc PO creation and invoice checking, ensuring timely supply of materials.
7. Inventory & Stock Control: Manage raw material WIP, investigate discrepancies between physical and system stock, and regularly review stock holding and MOQs with suppliers to minimise obsolescence and reduce write-offs.
8. Planning & Collaboration: Review weekly and monthly production plans and work closely with the planning team to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules.
9. Supplier & System Maintenance: Maintain accurate supply chain system parameters, including supplier contact details, lead times, minimum order quantities, and delivery schedules.
10. Issue Resolution & Support: Communicate supply shortfalls, investigate contingency plans, manage material changes on site, generate reports on slow-moving/obsolete materials, and provide cover for the Materials Manager as needed.
Who are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.
We’re committed to inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.
We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:
11. Planning & Analytical Skills: Proficient in materials planning, with 2-3 years of MRP/raw materials experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Demonstrates strong analytical skills to address issues proactively and independently.
12. Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills to influence and build strong relationships with key stakeholders. Able to prioritize tasks and foster a "customer-first" approach.
13. Technical Proficiency: High level of computer literacy, especially advanced Excel skills, with experience in supply planning systems (JDE preferred).
14. Attention to Detail & Accuracy: Highly accurate, detail-oriented, and quick to spot errors, ensuring high standards in planning and reporting.
15. Continuous Improvement & Adaptability: Displays a proactive approach to process improvement, responsibility, and a flexible "can-do" attitude to meet business needs.
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