We are proud to partner with an award winning, international food brand who are in search of a well organised and analytical Supply Chain Planner with a passion for supply and system optimisation, data accuracy and has a passion for managing suppliers and stakeholders. Started from humble beginnings driven by the founder's passion for their product they are now embarking on the next phase of ambitious growth and business transformation.
- Chance to work for one of the UK's most exciting brands!
- Dynamic, career minded employer that really value their employees
- Secure, successful business going from strength to strength
What is expected of you?
- Manage the materials & production planning across all product lines
- Manage a weekly production plan by ensuring that are all materials have been correctly processed / ordered via suppliers.
- Manage all raw and packaging material inventory levels
- Informing expected delivery dates for all ingredients and packaging for production
- Working closely with the Supply Coordinator to ensure that all information driving the Planning environment is accurate
- Work closely with NPD on projects to ensure the material planning process is accurate and ready for new product launches.
- Regular review of stock holding at suppliers including management of stock levels for indirect goods
- Maintain stock write offs and ingredient freshness trackers for both material & finished good SKU's
- Responsible for supply data input, analysis and management
As a successful SME going through sustained growth it is essential that the Supply Chain Planner is a hugely proactive individual who will lead from the front and provide the following experience -
- This position requires someone with a solid understanding of supply & production planning within a manufacturing environment.
- Solid experience of managing raw materials, packaging and inventory / stock levels is required.
- Experience of managing large sets of data OR managing supply /production plans would be highly advantageous.
- Good knowledge of using Excel and working with an ERP/MRP or CRM system is required.
- Confidence in building strong relationships with both internal & external stakeholders including suppliers is a MUST.
- Structured and organised approach to the management of work.
- Data savvy with a passion for analytics and data integrity
- Superb communication and stakeholder management skills
- Hugely proactive individual, able to think outside the box under pressure
If you match all the above criteria and you are excited by the prospect of working with one of the most dynamic and exciting companies in the UK right now, then please apply.
Due to the number of applicants we can only respond to candidates matching the above criteria