Materials Planner
10 days ago
Liverpool
Do you have previous experience working as a materials planner within an FMCG or Food manufacturing environment? If so then please read on. The basics: Job Title: Materials planner Pay: £33,500 to £37,500 Contract: 12 months Fixed term Location: Liverpool – near Fairfield Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Fridays early finish Contracted hours per week - 37.5 Holidays and Benefits: 33 days plus 1 day for Birthday 34 days total, x2 salary life assurance, free parking and EV charge points onsite Environment: Manufacturing – Food/FMCG Overview: Working in a fast-paced FMCG / Food Manufacturing environment we now require a materials planner to join the planning and supply chain department. Key responsibilities of the Materials Planner role: Overseeing the efficient flow of ingredients, packaging, and externally sourced materials into the business, ensuring agreed inventory levels are maintained and production demands are met without disruption. • Execute detailed 12-week material planning, working closely with Planning and Purchasing teams to meet shared objectives., • Interpret MRP outputs to manage purchase orders and ensure alignment with business needs through regular parameter and data review., • Liaise with suppliers to expedite deliveries, improve OTIF performance, and support resolution of material quality issues., • Plan and manage internal material replenishment to maintain continuous supply and proper stock rotation., • Collaborate with Transport Planning and Purchasing to drive cost efficiencies in inbound logistics., • Oversee internal transfers of raw materials across sites to ensure timely availability for production., • Manage co-packing operations, including component supply to third parties and return of finished goods. The ideal candidate / Production Manager may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually: • Previous experience in materials planning / supply chain planning role within a FMCG or Food Manufacturing Environment, • Familiarity with planning systems using integrated ERP, • Competent in use of standard Microsoft packages and familiarity with first-hand operation of ERP and MRP systems Commutable from: Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens and surrounding areas. Interested? If you are interested in the Materials Planner role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.