MATERIALS PLANNER Fixed term to February 2027 Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. Were on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because its our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. Its every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together. Your opportunity We are currently looking for a Materials Planner. In this position, you will be responsible to ensure factory production is supported with required raw materials to maximise production efficiency. Manage key supplier relationships and performance KPIs to ensure factory is adequately stocked to meet demands. This post is fixed term up to February 2027 with an immediate start. You will report to Supply Planning Manager and be part of the Supply Chain team Where youll be You will be located at our Belfast site and you should be within reasonable commuting distance from here. What youll be doing Materials Management Converting output of supply plan to manage material to support production Accurate interpretation of demand to create materials plan Schedule supplier deliveries & manage call off requests to support production Regular reporting of supplier constraints and potential risks to business Provide what-if scenario planning to supply chain, operational and commercial teams Supplier Management Work in partnership with suppliers to ensure lead times are accurate & support business needs Own and maintain supplier master data to ensure EFI & print flow systems accurately reflect factory capability Chair weekly supplier review meeting with key supply partners Participate in daily production meeting & provide feedback on material risk Track supplier deliveries and performance Ensure all available supplier information is efficiently built into operational plans Build relationships with key supply partners What youll bring to the role Experience & Education Recent relevant experience in a similar role. Educated to A Level standard, or equivalent OR No formal qualifications but at least 2 years experience within a food packaging manufacturing business and a sound understanding of the Supply Chain Process. Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels. Proven analytical skills and ability to use data to drive decision making Able to work at both macro and micro level, flexible and competent to alternate between high-level overview analysis and detail level data analysis. Excellent communicator and presenter, both verbally and written. Able to command respect and influence at a senior level across all areas of the business Good computer literacy across a range of packages Personal attributes: Highly organised and assertive. Innovative, resilient, decisive and resourceful in problem solving and process improvement. Flexible with regard to working hours. Flexibility to travel to other sites and locations as required to meet the demands of the job. Desirable Criteria: Experience in a similar role in within a food packaging manufacturing environment. Good understanding of the market sectors Experience in the use of customer web-based tools Extensive knowledge and experience of MRP and other forecasting/planning systems Business related qualification Ability to build key working relationships both internally and externally and with customers and suppliers Highly IT literate Go ahead, apply today! If this sounds like a good fit, then wed love to hear from you. Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet. Enjoy a career, packaged with care. Skills: Materials Planner