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Raw Materials Planner

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Kirkby, City and Borough of Wakefield

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Job Title: Raw Materials Planner
Salary: Up to £38,000 DOE
Location: South Kirkby, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday || 8:30am - 5pm
Overview:
The Flavour Network is currently hiring a Raw Materials Planner to join a well-established, fast-paced food processing company based in South Kirkby. This important planning position manages raw material scheduling for designated proteins, ensuring production goals are achieved while reducing waste and effectively handling supply issues.
As Raw Materials Planner, you will play a vital role in coordinating fresh and frozen raw materials, aligning supply with production needs, and responding quickly to logistical or intake issues. This opportunity would suit an organised, detail-oriented individual with a can-do attitude, strong planning experience, and a proven track record in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities for the Raw Materials Planner:
  * Oversee the planning function for allocated proteins, ensuring efficient supply to meet production demand
  * Order specific fresh and frozen raw materials in line with production requirements
  * Process increases and decreases in material volume requirements in a timely manner
  * Identify and communicate supply shortages or intake issues to relevant stakeholders
  * Coordinate blast-freezing processes for materials requiring dicing, liaising with on-site and off-site teams
  * Provide detailed production plans to ensure timely dicing of correctly frozen materials
  * Calculate and plan daily raw material returns to site via backload
  * Review short-shelf-life materials daily to minimise waste and manage risk
  * Confirm receipt of purchase orders with suppliers and follow up on outstanding items
  * Book frozen stock into third-party cold storage facilities and manage despatch or recall as required
  * Handle calls from customers and stakeholders, resolving issues promptly or escalating where necessary
  * Provide holiday and absence cover within the planning team
  * Support continuous improvement initiatives within the planning function
  * Work closely with Commercial teams to provide adequate samples for new product development
  * Ensure compliance with all company policies, including Health & Safety and Food Safety standards
Requirements for the Raw Materials Planner:
  * Planning or logistics-based qualifications are desirable
  * Previous planning experience is essential
  * Experience in a fast-moving or food manufacturing environment
  * Strong planning skills with excellent attention to detail
  * Ability to identify errors in data and written information
  * Strong reporting and data analysis skills are desirable
  * Knowledge of food manufacturing processes
  * Driven and motivated, able to work independently and as part of a wider team
  * Strong interpersonal skills and an effective team player
  * Able to adapt to change and operate in an agile environment
  * Flexible and committed approach to working hours
  * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook

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