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Materials Planner

Employer
The Advocate Group
Location
London
Salary
£35k - 40k per year + bonus
Closing date
28 Apr 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Planning
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

Materials Planner

Salary: circa £40k + bonus

Location: London

Industry: FMCG  

Job Reference:  SM11108

Are you looking to join a modern and forward thinking FMCG manufacturer?

Our client has grown significantly over the last 10 years and become a market leading brand around the globe. They have a centralised supply chain division based in Greater London who can offer excellent exposure to international material planning within a fast paced FMCG environment.

As the Materials Planner, you will work alongside industry leading professionals and be tasked with updating and maintaining stock levels for multiple fast paced international manufacturing sites.  

Key responsibilities:

  • Prepare, issue and track short and long-term supply plans according to company purchasing policies.
  • Confirm Purchase orders with 3rd Party packers including delivery date, quantity, unit of measure, BoM etc.
  • Proactively identify slow moving and obsolete material risks, report and follow up by closely working with other functional teams
  • Closely work with the product development and project teams to support new products implementation through the supply plans and ensure project launch OTIF
  • Maintain regularly Purchase orders and master data within SAP so the system holds the latest details and supports operational plans reliability and accuracy through the IBP.
  • Build good work relationship with suppliers and other cross functional team members
  • Ensure latest accurate update planning parameters are reflected in SAP/APO and regularly review to achieve optimum finished goods inventory holding within the network
  • Regularly identify and anticipate capacity planning for long term defining contingency plans scenarios for issues mitigation

Materials Planner requirements

  • Proven background in material / supply planning within manufacturing environments
  • Highly competent in MRP systems
  • Excellent data analysis, problem solving and presentation skills
  • Ability to build robust relationships with key internal contacts (Sales, Forecasting, Customer Services, Manufacturing and Logistics).
  • Ability to communicate confidently at all levels and present to business leadership
  • Able to cope with high degrees of autonomy and responsibility
  • Good level of MS Office – Excel (e.g. pivots, look ups), Outlook, Word

This client have an excellent reputation for providing excellent career progression opportunities within a support and collaborative working environment.

To apply for the Materials Planner role, please send a copy of your CV to Sam Miller or, alternatively, submit your application via the link below.

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Company

When it comes to finding the right fit for your professional needs, a unique approach gets results. That’s why the Advocate Group provides a bespoke service for every requirement.

We use discerning Search & Selection techniques, normally associated with executive roles, to all permanent and interim key hires and candidates.

We’re the business partner that elevates your workforce and career. Our clients see us as an integral part of their company, with over 90% coming back with repeat business.

 

OUR SECTOR SPECIALISMS

We have extensive experience, gained nationally and globally. Our network of contacts and research executives keep us informed about the challenges facing your industry.

To supplement the expert insights you share with us, our consultants are skilled in shaping recruitment strategies right for you.

We specialise in:

  • FMCG
  • Consumer Durables
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Distribution
  • Retail
  • Business Services
  • Financial Services
  • Technology

 

Company info
Telephone
0161 639 0080 / 020 7871 8000
Location
The Advocate Group
1 St Peter's Square
Manchester,
M2 3DE
GB

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