At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee efficient flow of materials and execute detailed 12-week material planning.
- Company: Join a fast-paced FMCG food manufacturing environment in Liverpool.
- Benefits: Enjoy 34 days of holiday, life assurance, free parking, and EV charge points.
- Other info: Contracted hours are 37.5 per week with early finishes on Fridays.
- Why this job: This role offers a chance to enhance supply chain efficiency in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in materials or supply chain planning within a production environment is required.
The predicted salary is between 33500 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
Pay: £33,500 to £40,000 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.
Desired qualifications:
- 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.
If you are interested in the Supply Chain Planner role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.
Supply Chain Planner in Ellesmere Port employer: Nicholas Associates
Located in Liverpool, this company operates in the FMCG food manufacturing sector. Employees enjoy 34 days of holiday plus benefits like life assurance and free parking. The team focuses on maintaining efficient supply chains to meet production demands.
