Job Description Raw Material Planner Location: Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (with weekend cover 1 in 8 – paid as overtime or time off in lieu) Salary - £30,000 - £35,000 We’re working with a leading FMCG business who are looking for a Raw Material Planner to join their Buying team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building supplier relationships, and wants to play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth supply chain operations. The Raw Material Planner is an integral part of the team, ensuring products are delivered on time, in full, and to customer specification. This role requires someone highly organised, detail-driven, and proactive, with strong communication skills to work cross-functionally. Duties Ensuring supplier deliveries arrive on time, in full, and meet all agreed specifications. Maintaining accurate system data for pricing, product weights, and forecasts. Reviewing supply levels and aligning orders with customer requirements. Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring their performance. Sending out regular provisional orders and updating procurement systems. Supporting seasonal planning for key events such as Christmas, Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, and Easter. Assisting with annual returns and providing wider support to the Buying team when needed. The Candidate Previous experience in a procurement, planning, or buying role – ideally within FMCG or a fast-paced environment. Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Clear communicator with strong relationship-building skills. Proactive and adaptable, able to perform under pressure and tight deadlines.