Planner

Danish Crown A/S; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Rochdale is looking for a skilled Material Planner to coordinate the planning and procurement of raw materials. The successful candidate will develop accurate inventory forecasts, collaborate with suppliers for timely deliveries, and analyze data to enhance supply chain processes. A focus on maintaining optimal inventory levels is crucial to ensure uninterrupted production. Join a dedicated team and enjoy numerous benefits including enhanced leave policies and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Matched company pension scheme

Heavily discounted meat for staff

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing inventory forecasts based on production schedules.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor stock levels and improve supply-chain processes.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage co-ordination and execution of planning and procurement activities.
• Develop and maintain accurate inventory forecasts.
• Collaborate with suppliers for timely delivery of materials.

Skills

Inventory management

Collaboration

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Tools

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system

Job description

Company Overview

We are a food company owned by Danish farmers, supplying high-quality food to customers and consumers all over the world. From butchers to business developers, we are more than 26,000 colleagues.

Benefits

• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays – that’s 36 days holiday a year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and share parental leave
• Matched company pension scheme
• Heavily discounted meat for all staff through the staff shop
• Well‑being programmes, with free optional health care cash plans to cover your everyday healthcare costs and which offer a wide range of digital and virtual wellbeing tools to support both your health and the people you care about
• Free Employee Assistance Programme for all colleagues and their families
• Free parking
• Free tea and coffee on all sites
• Development opportunities for those that would like to progress in a global business

Area of responsibility

Managing the co‑ordination and execution of all activities related to the planning and procurement of dry goods raw materials, optimising the flow of materials, while considering the plant’s warehouse capacity and inventory targets, to ensure availability of the right quantity of components to the production lines when needed.

Specific tasks

• Develop and maintain accurate inventory forecasts based on production schedules, historical data, and future forecast.
• Raising and scheduling and maintaining of POs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to minimize excess and obsolete stock.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage inventory transactions and track material usage.
• Analyse data to identify trends and recommend improvements in supply‑chain processes.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to align material planning with production, engineering, and quality goals.
• Prepare and present reports on inventory performance and material availability to stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Responsible for translating customer demand and production requirements into accurate material and production plans using the organisation’s Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.
• The role ensures the right materials are available at the right time to support continuous, efficient production while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• This involves analysing demand signals, updating system data, monitoring stock levels, and working closely with production, purchasing, and supply‑chain teams to prevent shortages and avoid over‑stocking.
• Also working closely with NPD team with regards to new artwork /launches etc from a material perspective.

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