Interim Materials Planner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Interim Materials Planner in the FMCG sector to manage material planning and ensure seamless supply chain operations. This temporary role, based in Liverpool, requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in procurement and supply chain.

Client Details

This organisation is a well-established and respected company within the FMCG industry. A medium-sized business, they are committed to delivering high-quality products to their customers while maintaining efficient and effective supply chain processes.

Description

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.

Profile

The successful Interim Materials Planner should have:

• Familiarity with planning systems using integrated ERP.
• Food or other fast-moving manufacturing industry experience in an operational role.
• First-hand experience of materials planning and/or purchase order management.
• Competent in use of standard Microsoft packages and familiarity with first-hand operation of ERP and MRP systems.
• Confident and able to interact with colleagues inside and outside their own function, and beyond the business.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and adapt to new approaches.

Job Offer

This interim Materials Planner role offers a great opportunity including:

• An hourly rate up to 20/hr depending on experience.
• Immediate start.
• Site based in Liverpool, with some flexibility to work from home after initial training period.
• 6 month contract with potential for longer term.
• Free parking

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as an Interim Materials Planner in Liverpool, we encourage you to apply today!