Overview
Alexander Steele are working with an ambient food manufacturer in West Yorkshire which are looking to recruit a Materials Planning Manager. The ideal candidate has experience leading a team and has experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Stock Replenishment team, including appraisals, reviews, and personal development.
* Oversee supplier performance, acting as first point of escalation for shortages or quality issues.
* Manage contracts (4–13 weeks) and call-offs (1–3 weeks) in line with forecasts and production plans.
* Collaborate with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Commercial, and GTM teams to ensure accurate and timely call-offs and contracts.
* Maintain KPIs, dashboards, purchase orders, stock levels, and safety stocks, ensuring data accuracy across systems (Sage, Infor).
* Drive continuous improvement across stock replenishment systems, processes, and supplier management.
* Manage supplier relationships end-to-end, including expediting materials, monitoring contracts, handling queries, and reducing obsolescence risk.
* Lead packaging management, including redesigns, delists, and NPD launches.
* Resolve invoice queries, raise hold/rejection notes, and support stock take activities.
* Ensure compliance with company policies on health & safety, brand integrity, and professional standards.
* Take an active role in self-development, training, and contributing to ad hoc projects as required.
On Offer
* Annual Salary of circa £40,000 DOE
* Monday to Friday - 40 hours p/w - office hours with flexibility
* Company Pension
If this role is of interest or you require further information, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Supply Chain, Strategy/Planning, and Production
Industries
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing
* Food and Beverage Services
* Architecture and Planning
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