Do you have previous experience working as a materials planner within an FMCG or Food manufacturing environment? If so then please read on.

The basics:

Job Title: Materials planner

Pay: £33,500 to £37,500

Contract: 12 months Fixed term

Location: Liverpool – near Fairfield  

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Fridays early finish

Contracted hours per week - 37.5

Holidays and Benefits: 33 days plus 1 day for Birthday 34 days total, x2 salary life assurance, free parking and EV charge points onsite

Environment: Manufacturing – Food/FMCG

Overview:

Working in a fast-paced FMCG / Food Manufacturing environment we now require a materials planner to join the planning and supply chain department.

Key responsibilities of the Materials Planner role:

Overseeing the efficient flow of ingredients, packaging, and externally sourced materials into the business, ensuring agreed inventory levels are maintained and production demands are met without disruption.

• Execute detailed 12-week material planning, working closely with Planning and Purchasing teams to meet shared objectives.
• Interpret MRP outputs to manage purchase orders and ensure alignment with business needs through regular parameter and data review.
• Liaise with suppliers to expedite deliveries, improve OTIF performance, and support resolution of material quality issues.
• Plan and manage internal material replenishment to maintain continuous supply and proper stock rotation.
• Collaborate with Transport Planning and Purchasing to drive cost efficiencies in inbound logistics.
• Oversee internal transfers of raw materials across sites to ensure timely availability for production.
• Manage co-packing operations, including component supply to third parties and return of finished goods.

The ideal candidate / Production Manager may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience in materials planning / supply chain planning role within a FMCG or Food Manufacturing Environment
• Familiarity with planning systems using integrated ERP
• Competent in use of standard Microsoft packages and familiarity with first-hand operation of ERP and MRP systems

Commutable from:

Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens and surrounding areas.

Interested?

If you are interested in the Materials Planner role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.