Who are we, and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
A Little About Our Wednesbury Site
Our advanced manufacturing site in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is our newest advanced manufacturing site, and we've invested around £4.7 million into state-of-the-art facilities.
Our Wednesbury site is a flagship Added Value centre for Avara, which employ over 150 talented individuals at the site, who help to supply some of the UK's largest supermarkets and popular restaurants
About The Role
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our business and our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Materials Scheduler to join our Team, based at our Wednesbury site.
The role is predominantly office based, however some time in the factory will also be required. As a Materials Scheduler, you will be working Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00
What will you be doing as a Materials Scheduler at Avara?
You will ensure that strategic material planning processes are in place to enable operational and production continuity. Also be responsible on Leading the co-ordination with internal & external key stakeholders to ensure their materials in place to satisfy all production requirements.
What will your key responsibilities as a Materials Scheduler include?
Set-up weekly Scheduling tool with administrator to ensure accurate Ordering of Materials
Work towards accurate Stock hold position in-line with MRP Managers agreed Targets.
Propose Cost saving plans through accurate call-offs of materials with economies of scale.
Review with administrator exceptions & variances to help raise awareness areas of opportunities and then feedback to Manager and wider teams.
Working closely with internal stakeholders, such as Operations, wider Planning functions, Procurement, Technical & NPD
Establishing strong relations with External suppliers – to leverage strong supply-chain bonds.
Working on process improvement ideas that work towards the MRP Managers department targets.
Drive accountability at site on areas of over usage identified against our costed Standards.
Support Cover for ROP Admin Task when called-upon
What you'll need to be successful:
Strong understanding of process management.
Previous experience in process optimization, operations, or business management.
FMCG experience understanding the demands of high turnover short shelf-life products, with a broad knowledge of many disciplines within an Organisation.
Ability to work under high pressure and work to tight deadlines
Strategic and Analytical Mindset
Team player who is able to work across a large cross-functional group
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal across all levels.
The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods
As a Materials Scheduler you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:
Salary from £28,000 DOE
31 days holiday allowance
5% pension
Life assurance/insurance
Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets
Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.
Free staff parking - a short walk away
What happens after you apply for this role?
After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a member of the Resourcing team, to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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