Job Description
Raw Materials Buying Planner (confectionary, snack and Grocery)
Norwich - Monday to Friday office hours
Valeo Foods in Norwich have a new role for a Raw Materials Buying planner. The role is to work alongside our Factory General Manager / Manufacturing Manager Site Operations Teams to oversee the strategic material planning processes to enable operational and production continuity
Key Responsibilities include:
* Plan/Schedule/Raise all Packaging/Raw Materials and Tanker orders for site against the forecast numbers which are issued weekly.
* Monitor all Promotions and Events within the forecast and ensure the packaging is available to achieve the Launch date
* Order all new materials/re designs within the required timescale
* Order all packaging from the warehouse for the following days plans – send Picking List to warehouse
* Check all packaging is in stock for the next 2 weeks plans
* Challenge Purchasing on stock holdings/ minimum order qty’s
* Support Company systems including; BRC, HACCP and CCP adherence throughout the site.
* Prepare required Materials information for IBP meeting as and when required.
* Monitor Material stock and ensure they are within policy levels.
* Complete Activity Notes for Packaging
* investigation and Resolution on all Material Variances and Material transactions (works orders/scanning/errors/BOMS)
* Cover for Site Scheduler in their absence
* Control of daily / weekly / monthly stock takes for the factory
Qualifications
Knowledge / Skills / Experience
* Previous experience within a similar role is essential
* Proficiency in forecasting and budgetary control within a manufacturing environment
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence others
* Sound organisational and decision-making skills
Additional Information
What we offer you in return
* Matched pension scheme
* Death in service
* Cycle to work scheme
* Canteen
* Retailer discount platform
* Staff discount
* And plenty more!