Raw Materials Planner

For over two decades, our client has built a reputation as a go-to ingredients partner for well-known names across the food industry, helping brands create dishes that genuinely stand out to today's consumers.

We're looking for a detail-oriented Materials Planner to join a growing food manufacturing business, supporting both New Product Development and site-wide packaging purchasing.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Materials planning across the site
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• Managing the purchasing of materials for the New Product Development team, ensuring the right supplier is found, at the right price, first time
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• Reporting on waste and leading waste meetings
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• Responsible for supplier scorecards — ensuring deliveries are made on time and in full, while monitoring supplier performance
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• Purchasing packaging for the site
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• Administration and maintenance of supplier contracts
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• Providing cover for the wider Planning Team as and when required
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Requirements:

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• A minimum of two years' experience in materials planning
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• Experience of working in the food industry would be beneficial
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• Strong Excel skills
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• Experience working with MRP systems (M3 would be preferred)
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• Confident in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders
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Benefits:

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• A competitive salary
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• A supportive management team with an open-door policy
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• Contributory pension
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• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
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• Access to a discounts platform offering savings at many high street stores
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• Regular team lunches, Christmas hampers, and team-building events
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• Opportunities to develop through recognised training courses
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• Opportunities to progress, with a promote-from-within culture
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• Close to good transport links
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People are at the heart of how they operate — ideas are welcomed from every corner of the business, and a genuinely inclusive, respectful culture runs through how they treat both their teams and the customers they work with.

It's a workplace that looks after its people, with regular staff recognition and food-focused events throughout the year. Hard work doesn't go unnoticed here, and colleagues are encouraged to grow alongside a business that takes real pride in the quality of what it produces.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, values-driven business at the heart of the food industry. Apply now to find out more.