Supply Chain Coordinator

18 hours ago

Brackley, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Avara Foods Full time

About Avara Foods


Avara Foods is a leading food business in the UK, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and restaurants. Our supply chain encompasses farms, processing sites, and distribution networks across England and Wales.



Job Title: Materials Planner

We are seeking an experienced Materials Planner to join our team at our Wednesbury site. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the planning and scheduling of all resources, including packaging and ingredients, to ensure that the plant meets production plans and schedules.



Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the stock of materials on site, ensuring that materials are always available to meet production requirements.
  • Ordering all ingredients and packaging, considering lead times and shelf life.
  • Monitoring the sales forecast and responding to any changes.
  • Building and maintaining a Bill Of Materials (BOM) spreadsheet and monitoring daily, flagging any incorrect usages.
  • Liaising with suppliers and managing ingredient and packaging stock takes, ensuring correct stock rotation.
  • Cross-checking all deliveries to site.
  • Preparing for new product launches, key moments, and Christmas, ensuring all packaging is in place to meet deadlines.
  • Helping to avert potential service level and performance issues by escalating variances.
  • Tracking daily packing and preparation schedules to ensure fulfilment of the plan.
  • Continually tracking actual performance versus planned performance to help push corrective actions.


Requirements:

To be successful as a Materials Planner, you will need:


  • Previous experience of stock control and replenishment practices, ideally within the food industry.
  • Previous experience within a fast-moving manufacturing or production environment.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • An effective communicator at all levels, with strong attention to detail.
  • Analytical skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload in a pressurised environment.
  • A high standard of IT proficiency, including using Microsoft Excel to collate and present data.
  • Self-motivation, flexibility, and a conscientious approach to work.


Benefits:

As a Materials Planner at Avara Foods, you can look forward to:


  • A competitive salary range of £32,000-£37,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
  • 31 days holiday allowance.
  • A secure contract with long-term career development opportunities.
  • A straightforward pension contribution of 4%.
  • Life assurance.
  • A cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Salaried advance finance.
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme.
  • Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, offering discounts and perks, such as unlimited remote GP appointments and mental health sessions.


Location:

The role is based at our Wednesbury site, West Midlands, with easy access to public transportation links.

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