Materials Planner

Kaminskyconsulting; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing market leader based in Bradford is seeking a Production Planner for a contract role. This position involves coordinating daily operations and ensuring service delivery. The ideal candidate has experience in supply chain or production planning, especially within FMCG or food manufacturing. Key offerings include a salary of up to £34,000, private healthcare, and a supportive team culture. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Benefits

Private healthcare

28 days annual leave

Supportive team culture

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Confident handling large volumes of data and liaising with senior management.
• Proactive and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for customers.
• Plan jobs in line with production schedules and warehouse capacity.
• Manage customer expectations and provide regular updates.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing component supply.
• Forecast short-term demand to support efficiency.
• Ensure strong communication across departments.
• Handle stock sheets, counts, and customer requests.

Skills

Experience in supply chain or production planning

Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and MS Office tools

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Organised and detail-focused

Flexible and team-oriented approach

Tools

SAP

Job description

A fast-growing, market‑leading specialist based in Bradford is seeking a Production Planner to join their team on a contract basis. Offering a competitive salary of up to £34,000 per annum, this opportunity is based at a state‑of‑the‑art facility and offers a role that is both varied and interesting.

Role Overview

As a Production Planner, you'll be responsible for coordinating daily operations, ensuring excellent service delivery, and managing customer expectations.

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £34 000, depending on experience
• Days‑based role, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Private healthcare included
• 28 days annual leave
• 3‑month contract, with strong potential for permanent hire
• Modern, well‑equipped working environment
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for customers
• Plan jobs in line with production schedules and warehouse capacity
• Manage customer expectations and provide regular updates
• Oversee incoming and outgoing component supply
• Forecast short‑term demand to support efficiency
• Ensure strong communication across departments
• Handle stock sheets, stock counts, and customer requests

Requirements

• Experience in supply chain or production planning, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and general MS Office tools
• SAP experience desirable (item setup, BOMs, orders) – training available
• Confident handling large volumes of data and liaising with senior management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organised, and detail‑focused
• Flexible and team‑oriented approach

Interested?

If this role sounds right for you, click apply or contact Conor Wood on 01484 645269 for more information.