I'm delighted to be working with my Client who are based in South Kirkby to assist them in recruiting a Raw Materials Planner. Your role will be to ensure that the Clients products are to the highest of standard for their fantastic portfolio of Customers working for a leading UK meat processor who focus solely on pre-prepared meat products for the UK's leading supermarkets, food service industry and home meal kit providers. They specialise in producing a range of high-quality beef, lamb, pork and venison products to precise specifications. Responsibilities To oversee the raw materials planning function Ordering of proteins to include fresh and frozen raw material To process requests for increases, decreases in a timely manner To identify and communicate any issues arising supply, shortages and intake issues To co-ordinate beef blast for pressure dicing To co-ordinate dicing plans To calculate the requirement for beef and pork to come back on a backload To check the short shelf life on a daily basis To confirm receipt of PO's with the suppliers To book in frozen stock to our local storage facility Candidate Requirements The drive to develop, showing continuous improvement in the role, whilst being willing to go the extra mile Good communication skills with the capability to communicate confidently internally and externally Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team Ability to work within agreed standards and cope with pressure, working to deadlines and targets demonstrating a positive ‘can do' attitude Ability to prioritise work while working under time constraints with deadlines Strong attention to detail IT literacy with experience of processing computer-based data Knowledge of and compliance with all Company Policies, Procedures and Rules Ensure the supply of beef/pork for samples A willingness to carry out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested by the manager. Hours of Work Monday - Friday. 8:30am - 5:00pm Annual Salary Up to £35,000 based upon experience