Location: Essex

Type: Permanent

Industry: Food

Job Ref: TGS1429

The Company:

Our client is an established supplier to the food industry and are seeking a Materials Planner who is able to work well in a team or on their own to join the team.  With the knowledge and experience of managing the supply of a range of SKU’s to ensure supply meets demand effectively you will have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role within the food industry.

 The Role:

• Plan stock levels of finished goods to be stored in the UK of selected SKU range
• Raising purchase orders in accordance with firm and forecasted demand according to the stocking policy and agreed volumes.
• To forecast demand when raising purchase orders and to share with other team members including account managers, ensuring agreement prior to confirming the orders
• To attend regular meetings and maintain a good level of communication with our 3^rd party packers and internal colleagues
• To manage raw materials and packaging levels at 3^rd party sites to ensure consistent supply of key customers and own brand SKU’s
• To agree timeframes of orders and maintain PO information such as shipping status and delivery status
• To proactively expedite orders.
• To be aware of storage space, capacity and capital requirements where applicable.
• To run various scheduled and ad-hoc reports where required
• To provide cover during absence for the Senior supply chain administrator
• Other ad hoc duties in support of the supply chain team

 Skills Required:

• Educated to A level or degree standard
• Knowledge of ERP systems – planning software in particular
• Ability to effectively liaise with suppliers and customers on a daily basis.
• Excellent PC skills – knowledge of Microsoft applications, must be excel competent.
• Ability to use and understand planning systems.
• Ability to understand and where possible make processes more efficient.
• SAP knowledge would be an advantage although not essential.
• Analytical skills