Raw Materials Planner – Confectionery, Snacks & Grocery

Valeofoods; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Norwich is seeking a Raw Materials Buying Planner to oversee strategic material planning processes, ensuring operational continuity. The ideal candidate must have experience in similar roles and skills in forecasting and budgetary control. This position offers various benefits, including a matched pension scheme, death in service coverage, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme

Death in service coverage

Cycle to work scheme

Canteen access

Retailer discount platform

Staff discount

And plenty more!

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar role is essential.
• Proficiency in forecasting and budgetary control within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence others.
• Sound organisational and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and raise all Packaging/Raw Materials orders against the forecast.
• Monitor promotions to ensure packaging availability for launch dates.
• Investigate and resolve all material variances and transactions.
• Control daily, weekly and monthly stock takes for the factory.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgetary control

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in Norwich is seeking a Raw Materials Buying Planner to oversee strategic material planning processes, ensuring operational continuity. The ideal candidate must have experience in similar roles and skills in forecasting and budgetary control. This position offers various benefits, including a matched pension scheme, death in service coverage, and staff discounts.