My client have an opening for an experienced Material Planner in their busy supply chain remit
You will join a culture of progression, focused on your learning and developmentClient Details
My client are a growing FMCG food business with a focus on product quality, innovation and sustainability
They have been in operation for years, and are true leaders in their field Description
Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements maintaining minimum safety stock levels.
Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions.
Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries.
Understand and manage risks to minimise impact on production schedule.
Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production with the Purchasing Manager who owns the supplier relationship.
Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement.
Help to set up and utilise any Material Requirements Planning systems (MRP) within Sage 200 and ensure that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required.
Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy.
Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels.
Take an active role in supporting NPD with the purchasing setup of new materials/ components.
Minimise obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability.
Create regular statistical reports and analysis.Profile
Ideally to be successful in this Material Planner FMCG Food role you will have:
3 years + experience in a similar role.
Previous experience of materials planning ideally in a food manufacturing environment.
Good understanding of supply chain processes.
Understanding of supplier relationships and experience of working with suppliers.
Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills.
Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems or similar.
Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous.
PersonableJob Offer
Salary
Pension
Brilliant benefits include delicious products manufactured on site
Cycle to Work scheme
Refer a friend scheme
Progression path