Do you have previous experience working as a Materials planner / Supply chain planner / similar within a manufacturing / production environment?
If so then please read on.
The basics:
Job Title: Supply Chain Planner
Pay: GBP33,500 to GBP40,000 DOE
Location: Liverpool near Fairfield
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Fridays early finish
Contracted hours per week – 37.5
Holidays and Benefits: 33 days plus 1 day for Birthday 34 days total, x2 salary life assurance, free parking and EV charge points onsite
Environment: Manufacturing Food/FMCG
Overview:
Working in a fast-paced FMCG / Food Manufacturing environment we now require a Supply Chain Planner to join the materials planning and supply chain department.
Key responsibilities of the Supply Chain Planner role:
Overseeing the efficient flow of ingredients, packaging, and externally sourced materials into the business, ensuring agreed inventory levels are maintained and production demands are met without disruption.
- Execute detailed 12-week material planning, working closely with Planning and Purchasing teams to meet shared objectives.
- Interpret MRP outputs to manage purchase orders and ensure alignment with business needs through regular parameter and data review.
- Liaise with suppliers to expedite deliveries, improve OTIF performance, and support resolution of material quality issues.
- Plan and manage internal material replenishment to maintain continuous supply and proper stock rotation.
- Collaborate with Transport Planning and Purchasing to drive cost efficiencies in inbound logistics.
- Oversee internal transfers of raw materials across sites to ensure timely availability for production.
- Manage co-packing operations, including component supply to third parties and return of finished goods.
The ideal candidate / Supply Chain Planner may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:
- Previous experience in materials planning / supply chain planning role within a fast paced production environment.
- Familiarity with planning systems using integrated ERP
- Competent in use of standard Microsoft packages and familiarity with first-hand operation of ERP and MRP systems
Commutable from:
Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens and surrounding areas.
Interested?
If you are interested in the Supply Chain Planner role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.
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