Materials Planner

The Opportunity

A leading international FMCG manufacturer is seeking an experienced Materials Planner to join its Supply Chain team on an initial temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced planning function supporting multiple UK manufacturing sites. You will play a key role in ensuring material availability, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to keep operations running smoothly.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, be highly organised, and possess the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional service levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end planning of raw materials and packaging.
• Ensure material availability to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels in line with business objectives.
• Utilise ERP/MRP systems to create and manage material plans.
• Liaise daily with suppliers regarding demand, deliveries, shortages and supply risks.
• Build strong relationships with Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Planning and Logistics teams.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks and material shortages.
• Support planning improvement initiatives and process optimisation projects.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and master data.
• Analyse planning performance and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and service levels.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within a Materials Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning or Scheduling role.
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG or a complex supply chain environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and supplier engagement skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• SAP experience.
• ERP/MRP system knowledge.
• Multi-site planning experience.
• FMCG background.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £42,000
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to join a global, market-leading business
• Potential for the role to become permanent
• Exposure to a busy and collaborative supply chain environment