Short Intro and About the Job
The Materials Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw material, premixes and packaging based on production plan and forecasts, calling off material direct from supplier and from an external 3PL warehouse. This role involves supplier co-ordination, inventory control, invoice management and collaboration with production, procurement, quality and logistics teams to support efficient operations and meet customer demand.
About You
Professionally educated (ideally degree-level Supply Chain, Procurement or Engineering).
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience in materials planning, production planning or supply chain roles.
1. Systems essential knowledge:SAPExcelWordPower PointPower BI
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Strong understanding of IT systems (SAP, Microsoft Office applications).
4. Prioritisation and commitment to deliverables and deadlines.
5. Communication, interpersonal skills, stakeholder management.
6. Excellent attention to details and organizational abilities.
7. Ability to build meaningful relationships with team & stakeholders.
8. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
9. Proactive with continuous improvement focus.
10. Hands-on mentality.
About Us, We offer and What's next
Danone is a major FMCG company in the UK, with market leading brands across four divisions: Waters (Evian, Volvic), Dairies (Actimel, Activia, Shape), Early Life Nutrition (Aptamil, Cow & Gate) and Nutricia Advanced Medical Nutrition (Neocate, Fortisip).
11. Opportunity to develop further with outlook into Supply Chain Management or Regional or Global opportunities with Central teams.