Interim Materials Planner

The Interim Materials Planner is responsible for:

• Management of the flow of ingredients, packaging, bought-in items and other purchased materials into the business to ensure that agreed inventory levels are maintained, and production requirements are fulfilled.
• Execution of detailed material planning activity over a 12-week horizon, and routine liaison with the Planner and Buyer / Purchasing Manager to ensure joint goals are met.
• Interpretation of materials MRP to ensure timely management of existing purchase order commitments. Review of planning system parameters and historic purchase information to ensure up to date alignment with the changing needs of the business.
• Communication with suppliers to expedite deliveries and ensure accurate delivery, and support to technical team in resolution of inbound material failure.
• Planned replenishment of materials within internal warehouse areas to ensure uninterrupted supply to factory works order picking and correct rotation of stock.
• Liaison with The Transport Planner and Purchasing Team to secure improvements in inbound costs and efficiencies.
• Manage all movements and transfers of Raw Materials internally between manufacturing sites to ensure that the correct stock is available to the production in a timely manner.
• Manage Co-packing activity, transfer components into external co-packers and manage the return of the finished product.