Material Planner

Danone; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 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

About the Job

The Materials Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw material, premixes and packaging based on production plan and forecasts, calling off material direct from supplier and from an external 3PL warehouse. This role involves supplier co-ordination, inventory control, invoice management and collaboration with production, procurement, quality and logistics teams to support efficient operations and meet customer demand.

About You

Professionally educated (ideally degree-level Supply Chain, Procurement or Engineering).

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Proven experience in materials planning, production planning or supply chain roles.

• Systems essential knowledge
  • SAP
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Power Point
  • Power BI
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of IT systems (SAP, Microsoft Office applications).
• Prioritisation and commitment to deliverables and deadlines.
• Communication, interpersonal skills, stakeholder management.
• Excellent attention to details and organizational abilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with team & stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive with continuous improvement focus.
• Hands-on mentality.

About us

Danone is a major FMCG company in the UK, with market leading brands across four divisions Waters (Evian, Volvic), Dairies (Actimel, Activia, Shape), Early Life Nutrition (Aptamil, Cow & Gate) and Nutricia Advanced Medical Nutrition (Neocate, Fortisip).

• Opportunity to develop further with outlook into Supply Chain Management or Regional or Global opportunities with Central teams.