Material Planner in Wrexham

This job is with Kellanova, an inclusive employer. As a Materials Planner on a 12 month fixed term contract based at our Wrexham Plant, you will help ensure that non-bulk raw materials and non-SAP inventory items are ordered, delivered and available to meet the production schedule. Reporting to the Scheduling Manager, you will work closely with Scheduling, Inbound Logistics, Stock Control and Shift Management, while acting as a key contact for suppliers. You will balance material availability with maintaining the minimum required stock levels, helping to prevent production disruption and unnecessary costs. The role also provides regular contact with European Procurement and global suppliers, with some infrequent European travel potentially required.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan Material Requirements – Order ingredients and materials using just-in-time principles, ensuring they are available to meet production schedule requirements.
• Manage Inventory Levels – Regularly review material inventory, arrange stock checks and reorder when required, including managing stock reductions when products are delisted.
• Coordinate Deliveries – Book deliveries onto site, monitor overdue planned deliveries and work with suppliers to address underperformance or potential supply issues.
• Maintain Purchase Orders – Manage SAP purchase orders and material contracts, ensuring contracted volumes are called off and outstanding balances from time-based contracts are closed.
• Support Scheduling and Finance – Attend daily scheduling meetings, respond to schedule changes, raise ad hoc requisitions and provide information to resolve invoice queries and prevent blocked invoices caused by incorrect plant receipts.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Manufacturing experience and an understanding of planning and scheduling processes.
• Knowledge of non-bulk warehousing and bulk storage procedures.
• Numerical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Experience influencing operational or shift-management decisions.
• The ability to provide weekend scheduling cover, out-of-hours support for material-supply issues and holiday cover for the Scheduling Administrator.

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the contributions you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.