Salary: £40,000 - £42,000
Bonus: Up to 10% + private healthcare + extensive benefits package
Location: London (site-based with 1 day WFH flexibility)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
At The Collective Network, we're working on behalf of a major player in the UK's food manufacturing industry to recruit a Lead Materials Planner for one of their key London sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced and innovative operation that values drive, collaboration and long-term career growth.
The Role
As the Lead Materials Planner, you'll be the heartbeat of the materials planning function - leading a small team and ensuring seamless material flow to support complex manufacturing operations. This is a high-impact role within a multi-factory site that produces a wide range of chilled food products for major UK retailers.
You'll report directly into the Materials Planning Manager and play a key role in delivering the supply chain strategy, improving efficiency, and reducing waste while maintaining high operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop a small team of materials schedulers
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Manage the site MRP system and liaise with finance, commercial, and operations
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Create and adjust materials plans based on stock levels, forecasts, and usage
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Collaborate with procurement, planning, warehousing, and technical teams
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Monitor supplier performance and service levels
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Manage stock value and ensure it remains within target
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Provide accurate materials reporting and flag risks proactively
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Ensure consistent communication across planning and operations teams
About You
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Experienced in supply chain/materials planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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Skilled in leading small teams and driving performance
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Proficient in Excel and capable of managing data with precision
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A confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
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Highly organised, detail-oriented, and solution-focused
What's On Offer
This organisation is committed to investing in its people and offers a highly competitive reward and benefits package, including:
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Annual bonus scheme (up to 10%)
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Private medical cover
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Life assurance (2.5x salary)
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Voluntary benefits including dental, hospital cash plans & car lease scheme
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Free on-site parking and employee assistance programme
Interested?
This is your chance to join a thriving, people-focused organisation at the forefront of the UK's fresh food sector. If you're ready to make a real impact in a senior planning role, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply via The Collective Network today and take the next step in your career.
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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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