Material Planner
Manager: Materials Planning Manager
Team: Supply Chain
Location: Kilmalid, Dumbarton – hybrid working approach
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
About the role
The Material Planner will secure material availability for the planned production schedule, considering all known contractual arrangements with suppliers and dry goods logistics capabilities.
What you will do
* Manage the short‑term material plan for defined commodities through Purchase Order Management.
* Ensure suppliers have the logistical capabilities in place to meet delivery requirements.
* Act as the single point of contact on the S&OE horizon, on demand outlook, PO and material call‑offs, troubleshooting supplier constraints or changes in CBL needs.
* Maintain the Make to Order / Make to Stock policy for defined commodities, including MOQs and delivery frequencies to optimise costs, cash and service.
* Deliver excellent service by building strong relationships with suppliers, proactively resolving and escalating issues as appropriate.
* Work closely with Procurement Category Managers to understand medium‑to‑long‑term supply risks and quantify impacts on CBL production.
* Track day‑to‑day supplier performance and escalates recurring issues to Category Managers.
Your skills and background
* Previous experience in a similar role within FMCG, preferably in the drinks sector.
* Understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain and manufacturing processes and their interdependencies and constraints.
* Excellent IT skills, with at least intermediate Excel proficiency and experience with ERP systems.
* Ability to process and manage large volumes of data.
Our mix of benefits
* Competitive salary, along with performance‑related bonus.
* Defined contribution pension.
* Private medical insurance, including income protection.
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
* 25 days’ annual holiday (increasing with length of service up to 27), plus public holidays.
* Pernod Ricard share incentive plan and share ownership plan.
* Life Assurance.
* Annual allowance to spend on our brands.
* Reward & recognition scheme.
* Employee discounts from a range of high‑street retailers.
* Regular events in our office bar.
We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other factor. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to fully participate in our recruitment experience.
Application Dates
Closing Date for Applications: 05th May 2026
Job Posting End Date: 06 May 2026
Target Hire Date: 01 June 2026
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