Materials Planner

Location: Buckinghamshire

Hourly Rate - £21.50 - £23.00

Temporary Opportunity

The Opportunity

A leading international FMCG manufacturer is seeking an experienced Materials Planner to join its Supply Chain team on an initial temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced planning function supporting multiple UK manufacturing sites. You will play a key role in ensuring material availability, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to keep operations running smoothly.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, be highly organised, and possess the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional service levels.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end planning of raw materials and packaging.

Ensure material availability to support production schedules and customer demand.

Monitor and maintain inventory levels in line with business objectives.

Utilise ERP/MRP systems to create and manage material plans.

Liaise daily with suppliers regarding demand, deliveries, shortages and supply risks.

Build strong relationships with Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Planning and Logistics teams.

Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks and material shortages.

Support planning improvement initiatives and process optimisation projects.

Maintain accurate planning parameters and master data.

Analyse planning performance and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and service levels.

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience within a Materials Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning or Scheduling role.

Experience within manufacturing, FMCG or a complex supply chain environment.

Strong stakeholder management and supplier engagement skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Advanced Excel skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

SAP experience.

ERP/MRP system knowledge.

Multi-site planning experience.

FMCG background.

What's on Offer?

Salary of £42,000

Immediate start available

Opportunity to join a global, market-leading business

Potential for the role to become permanent

Exposure to a busy and collaborative supply chain environment

Apply

If you're an experienced Materials Planner, Supply Planner, Production Planner, Demand Planner or Inventory Planner looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Immediate availability or short notice is highly desirable.