Materials Planner

About The Role We're recruiting for an experienced MRP Planner to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with strong material planning and inventory management experience to play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of raw materials and packaging required to support production operations.

Working closely with Procurement, Production Planning, Operations, Warehouse and supplier partners, you will help maintain material availability, optimise stock levels and minimise supply chain risk.

Key Responsibilities

Execute MRP planning activities to ensure the timely ordering and availability of raw materials and packaging. Raise, manage and expedite purchase orders in line with production requirements and supplier lead times. Monitor supplier performance, proactively managing shortages, delays and supply risks.

Maintain accurate planning parameters, inventory records and material master data within ERP/MRP systems. Review stock holdings, support inventory reporting and drive reductions in excess and obsolete inventory. About You We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives.

At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You'll bring the following

skills and experience

Previous experience within an MRP, Materials Planning or Supply Chain Planning role. Strong working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret data. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational capabilities.

FMCG manufacturing experience would be advantageous, alongside strong communication and stakeholder management skills. What We Offer We're building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous impr...

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