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Planning is an important function within apetito, supporting the delivery of business strategy. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Planning and will be an important and influential member of the Planning team.
Working within a team of 8, the successful candidate will be based at our production facility in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The Materials Planner is responsible for arranging orders of raw materials and packaging into the manufacturing site at Trowbridge to meet the production plan.
Who we are
apetito is the UK’s leading supplier of food to the health and social care sectors. Servicing over 400 hospitals, 450 care homes, and thousands more through our work with Local Authorities, we produce delicious, nutritious, and sustainable meals for people at home or in care. Through our food, we aim to ‘make a real difference’ to all our customers, up and down the country.
Our Values
Established in 1958, as a family-owned business, our values sit at the very heart of what we do. We are proud to be a business that ‘makes a real difference’, committed to producing ‘great food to be proud of’. We have developed a range of products designed to ‘enhance health and well-being’ for all our customers. We are proud supporters of British food and farming and focus on using the best ‘ethical and sustainably’ sourced produce.
We are driven by a ‘passion for service’, dedicated to feeding some of the UK’s most vulnerable people, offering healthy and delicious meals to customers across the UK.
Ethical & Sustainable
As a business operating within food manufacturing, we believe we have an obligation to make a positive contribution to society. With over 300 products in our range, we ensure our produce is ethically and sustainably sourced, working only with suppliers who share our commitment to making a positive impact.
We’re a proud member of the (ETI), a leading alliance of companies, trade unions, and NGOs, that promote respect for workers’ rights globally. All our new suppliers now operate under the ETI’s guidelines.
We are also a member of [initiative], an effort to transform the plastic packaging industry in the UK. We have committed, along with other targets, to eliminate unnecessary single-use plastic completely by 2025.
We have also committed to our employees – we’re recognized as an accredited Living Wage employer by [organization]. Joining an elite group of FTSE 100 companies and public sector organizations.
Responsibilities
* Review raw material and packaging requirements & PO requisitions and place orders according to lead time
* Monitor vendor delivery confirmations and act on variances of unconfirmed orders
* Review overdue purchase orders and follow up with suppliers; take appropriate actions (complete order, amend delivery date). Escalate issues to Line Manager if required.
* Provide clear, timely communication of supply issues via email, MS Teams, and face-to-face interactions
* Complete and issue Return to Supplier requests and coordinate with the inbound delivery team, including claim forms if necessary
* Monitor products with shelf-life constraints, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to avoid stock write-offs or optimize usage in production
* Report on stock coverage and obsolete stock for return or wastage
* Carry out actions assigned by Line Manager
* Coordinate with external storage partners on delivery dates, stock levels, and other issues
* Follow all procedures related to food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity
Qualifications/Personal Qualities
* Supply Chain experience in a food manufacturing environment
* Driving license or willingness to travel
* Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
* Ability to work autonomously
* Attention to detail
* Accuracy in reporting
* Ability to work effectively under pressure
* Excellent communication skills with key stakeholders
* Ability to foster cooperation across departments and resolve conflicts
* Flexibility to prioritize workload without compromising service levels
Desirable
* SAP experience
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