Materials Planner
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Melton Mowbray
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 28 May 2021
- Closes
- 24 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are currently recruiting for a Materials Planner to join our Melton Foods site working Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Melton Foods is part of the Samworth Brothers Group, a 4th generation family business that prides itself on looking after its people and producing high quality products. We are always looking for outstanding people, with great attitudes and an openness to learning to join our family. The size of our business enables us to support career development and progression that will help our people fulfil their potential.
The Role
The materials planner is responsible for ensuring materials are available to meet demand, through effective ordering and inventory control processes, liaising with a variety of internal and external parties, including suppliers and hauliers to ensure high levels of service are maintained both efficiently and cost effectively. To ensure that all allocated production plans are completed in line with business requirements and to required deadlines.
* Creating daily operational plans & producing intake and preparation plans
* Issuing line plans with correct volume and technical information
* Liaising with the despatch team in relation to out load volume and shunts
* Scheduling orders for raw materials
* Daily use of department KPI's to identify appropriate resource stock levels, minimizing waste, special vehicles and redundant stock write off
* Identify and resolve day to day issues.
* Ensure all additional investigations and reports are completed fully and accurately, making considered recommendations for change and implementing agreed changes to drive improvement
* Represent department at internal meetings as required. Report to team as necessary with key actions and updates. Feedback to meeting stakeholders with action updates as appropriate
The Right Person
You will be someone who is self-motivated and focussed on the customer. You will demonstrate initiative and ownership. You value others and their contribution and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues. You will be flexible and adaptable to change. In addition, you will have the following skills:
* Have at least 1 years' experience in a planning role preferably within FMCG / food production
* Good understanding of the production planning process
* PC literate on all Microsoft Office packages with excellent Excel skills
* Have excellent attention to detail & Ability to work to strict deadlines
* Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload accordingly
What we have to offer
We provide a terrific range of benefits including great facilities with onsite parking and subsidised restaurants, as well as an excellent retirement savings plan (pension), private health cover (subject to terms and conditions) and a discount scheme 'Quality Life' that provides savings at supermarkets, high street retailers and a host of leisure outlets.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative
Melton Foods is part of the Samworth Brothers Group, a 4th generation family business that prides itself on looking after its people and producing high quality products. We are always looking for outstanding people, with great attitudes and an openness to learning to join our family. The size of our business enables us to support career development and progression that will help our people fulfil their potential.
The Role
The materials planner is responsible for ensuring materials are available to meet demand, through effective ordering and inventory control processes, liaising with a variety of internal and external parties, including suppliers and hauliers to ensure high levels of service are maintained both efficiently and cost effectively. To ensure that all allocated production plans are completed in line with business requirements and to required deadlines.
* Creating daily operational plans & producing intake and preparation plans
* Issuing line plans with correct volume and technical information
* Liaising with the despatch team in relation to out load volume and shunts
* Scheduling orders for raw materials
* Daily use of department KPI's to identify appropriate resource stock levels, minimizing waste, special vehicles and redundant stock write off
* Identify and resolve day to day issues.
* Ensure all additional investigations and reports are completed fully and accurately, making considered recommendations for change and implementing agreed changes to drive improvement
* Represent department at internal meetings as required. Report to team as necessary with key actions and updates. Feedback to meeting stakeholders with action updates as appropriate
The Right Person
You will be someone who is self-motivated and focussed on the customer. You will demonstrate initiative and ownership. You value others and their contribution and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues. You will be flexible and adaptable to change. In addition, you will have the following skills:
* Have at least 1 years' experience in a planning role preferably within FMCG / food production
* Good understanding of the production planning process
* PC literate on all Microsoft Office packages with excellent Excel skills
* Have excellent attention to detail & Ability to work to strict deadlines
* Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload accordingly
What we have to offer
We provide a terrific range of benefits including great facilities with onsite parking and subsidised restaurants, as well as an excellent retirement savings plan (pension), private health cover (subject to terms and conditions) and a discount scheme 'Quality Life' that provides savings at supermarkets, high street retailers and a host of leisure outlets.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative