Your New Job Title:Supply Chain Materials Planner
The Skills You'll Need: Supply Chain, raw materials, production planning, manufacturing, procurement, FMCG
Your New Salary:£17 - £22 per hour
Location:Northamptonshire
Duration:2-3 months temp assignment
Job status:hybrid working, 3 days a week in office
Working hours:35h per week/ Monday - Friday,Flexible hours (8am-4pm/9am-5pm/10am-6pm)
Job posting ID:23386
Who You'll Be Working for: Well known producer of breakfast and snack brands.
Purpose:
Ensure the timely, cost-effective availability of raw materials to meet production plans and customer demand in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Supply Chain Materials Planner -Main Responsibilities:
1. Ensure continuous supply of raw materials to prevent stock-outs and production downtime
2. Translate demand into accurate purchase orders aligned to SLAs, lead times, MOQs, and EOQs
3. Manage rolling forecasts (12-week operational, 6-month medium-term)
4. Monitor and optimise stock levels to minimise waste, aged stock, and write-offs
5. Track and improve supplier performance (OTIF, lead time adherence, service)
6. Report and manage risks relating to shortages, excess, and...