Materials Planning Manager
hace 3 días
Leeds
Alexander Steele are working with an ambient food manufacturer in West Yorkshire which are looking to recruit a Materials Planning Manager. The ideal candidate has experience leading a team and has experience working in a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the Stock Replenishment team, including appraisals, reviews, and personal development., • Oversee supplier performance, acting as first point of escalation for shortages or quality issues., • Manage contracts (4–13 weeks) and call-offs (1–3 weeks) in line with forecasts and production plans., • Collaborate with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Commercial, and GTM teams to ensure accurate and timely call-offs and contracts., • Maintain KPIs, dashboards, purchase orders, stock levels, and safety stocks, ensuring data accuracy across systems (Sage, Infor)., • Drive continuous improvement across stock replenishment systems, processes, and supplier management., • Manage supplier relationships end-to-end, including expediting materials, monitoring contracts, handling queries, and reducing obsolescence risk., • Lead packaging management, including redesigns, delists, and NPD launches., • Resolve invoice queries, raise hold/rejection notes, and support stock take activities., • Ensure compliance with company policies on health & safety, brand integrity, and professional standards., • Take an active role in self-development, training, and contributing to ad hoc projects as required. On Offer • Annual Salary of circa £40,000 DOE, • Monday to Friday - 40 hours p/w - office hours with flexibility, • 33 days Annual Leave, • Company Pension If this role is of interest or you require further information, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.