Materials Planner| Bristol | Permanent | Salary £36,000 - £42,000 The Materials Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials required for production, in alignment with customer demand and production schedules. This role plays a key part in managing inventory levels, mitigating supply risks, and maintaining effective supplier relationships to support operational efficiency. This role requires raising purchase orders in accordance with planning requirements. Confirm delivery dates and quantities with suppliers and update system, accordingly, as well Manage delivery schedule and bookings to ensure even flow of materials into site. The Key Requirements Analytical and logical thinker with strong numerical ability. Experience of working in a planning role within FMCG / production environment. Experience of manufacturing planning, S&OP ERP environments, advanced Planning Systems. Proficient in ERP systems and MS Excel High attention to detail and accuracy Clear and effective communication skills Part of the Vidrala group, we are a market leader in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the UK, Irish and European food and beverages industries. With over 2,000 employees, we operate from our three purpose-built sites: Derrylin, Co Fermanagh; Elton, Cheshire and Bristol. We produce around 3 billion glass bottles and other containers annually and can fill up to 500 million litres of bulk shipped beverages every year. Our collective purpose is to deliver and uphold world-leading sustainable innovation, with great people and a great workplace collaborating on a great future. Joining Encirc means you will be joining a business with a bespoke, 360-approach to the beverage supply chain, spanning filling, warehousing, and logistics. Reducing the road miles and carbon footprint of our customers' products, we are conscious disruptors prioritising sustainability and modern technology. As a forward-thinking and sustainable business, we are committed to achieving zero emissions by 2030. The Benefits and Perks Free onsite gym for all employees MyBenefits Reward Platform with 100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers Employee Well-being benefits Pension scheme Life cover Professional Development Planning with onsite HR team International organisation with plenty of opportunities Subsidised onsite staff restaurant Subsidised electric car charging Holiday buy and sell scheme The Next Step Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this job opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you. Encirc is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Every applicant will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion. PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Thank you for your interest.