Raw Materials Buying Planner (confectionary, snack and Grocery)
16 days ago
Norwich
Raw Materials Buying Planner (confectionary snack and Grocery) Norwich - Monday to Friday office hours Valeo Foods in Norwich have a new role for a Raw Materials Buying planner. The role is to work alongside our Factory General Manager / Manufacturing Manager Site Operations Teams to oversee the strategic material planning processes to enable operational and production continuity Key Responsibilities include: • Plan/Schedule/Raise all Packaging/Raw Materials and Tanker orders for site against the forecast numbers which are issued weekly., • Monitor all Promotions and Events within the forecast and ensure the packaging is available to achieve the Launch date, • Order all new materials/re designs within the required timescale, • Order all packaging from the warehouse for the following days plans send Picking List to warehouse, • Check all packaging is in stock for the next 2 weeks plans, • Challenge Purchasing on stock holdings/ minimum order qtys, • Support Company systems including; BRC HACCP and CCP adherence throughout the site., • Prepare required Materials information for IBP meeting as and when required., • Monitor Material stock and ensure they are within policy levels., • Complete Activity Notes for Packaging, • investigation and Resolution on all Material Variances and Material transactions (works orders/scanning/errors/BOMS), • Cover for Site Scheduler in their absence, • Control of daily / weekly / monthly stock takes for the factory Qualifications : Knowledge / Skills / Experience • Previous experience within a similar role is essential, • Proficiency in forecasting and budgetary control within a manufacturing environment, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence others, • Sound organisational and decision-making skills Additional Information : What we offer you in return • Matched pension scheme, • Death in service, • Cycle to work scheme, • Canteen, • Retailer discount platform, • Staff discount, • And plenty more! Remote Work : No Employment Type : Full-time Key Skills GIS,JAWS,Military Experience,Business Management,Emergency Management,Joint Operations,Production Planning,Relationship Management,Strategic Planning,ERP Systems,Exercise Planning,MRP Experience: years Vacancy: 1