Materials Planner

Factories only work if theyve got the right ingredients. If they dont, everything grinds to a halt. And guess who gets the blame? Not the CEO. Not the production line. You. This job is about making sure that never happens . Youll be the one ordering, chasing, shifting and reconciling raw materials so production doesnt stop. Think of it as being the person who makes sure the wheels stay on. Because when they dont, its ugly. And before you ask no, this isnt just about pressing raise PO in some system and going for a brew. Its about spotting problems before they explode, keeping suppliers on side, juggling stock across sites, and deputising for your manager or the planner when theyre off. Basically, youll need to be switched on, organised, and the type of person who doesnt panic when things go sideways. Youll be doing things like: Making sure raw materials turn up when they should. Getting suppliers to play nicely (some of them will need more chasing than others). Sitting in planning meetings and actually saying something useful. Shuffling stock around sites before it expires. Wrestling with import paperwork and making sure Finance dont hunt you down over dodgy invoices. Youll need to bring: Experience in stock/materials planning (if its in food, even better). Actual Excel skills not just I know how to colour the cells in. A brain that can sort priorities without waiting for someone else to tell you. Communication skills that work on everyone from forklift drivers to suppliers. A solutions-first attitude. If you like pointing out problems but not fixing them, this job will eat you alive. Why bother applying? Because youll be working in a business where what you do actually matters. Without you, the factory stops. With you, it doesnt. Simple as that. Youll also get to step into senior shoes when theyre off which is code for career development without the corporate training buzzwords.55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc

Created: 2025-08-22