Materials Planner: SAP, Forecasting & Inventory

Danone; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in the UK is seeking a Materials Planner responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials based on production forecasts. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Engineering and experience in materials planning within a manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include supplier co-ordination, inventory management, and collaboration with production and logistics teams to support efficient operations and meet customer demands. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools such as SAP and Excel are essential.

Benefits

Opportunity to develop within Supply Chain Management

Outlook into Regional or Global opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Background in materials planning or supply chain roles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manage inventory control.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to meet customer demand.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Supplier co-ordination

Materials planning

Production planning

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading FMCG company in the UK is seeking a Materials Planner responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials based on production forecasts. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Engineering and experience in materials planning within a manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include supplier co-ordination, inventory management, and collaboration with production and logistics teams to support efficient operations and meet customer demands. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools such as SAP and Excel are essential.