922 Materials Planning jobs in the United Kingdom

Alexander Steele are working with an ambient food manufacturer in West Yorkshire which are looking to recruit a Materials Planning Manager. The ideal candidate has experience leading a team and has experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Stock Replenishment team, including appraisals, reviews, and personal development.
• Oversee supplier performance, acting as first point of escalation for shortages or quality issues.
• Manage contracts (4–13 weeks) and call-offs (1–3 weeks) in line with forecasts and production plans.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Commercial, and GTM teams to ensure accurate and timely call-offs and contracts.
• Maintain KPIs, dashboards, purchase orders, stock levels, and safety stocks, ensuring data accuracy across systems (Sage, Infor).
• Drive continuous improvement across stock replenishment systems, processes, and supplier management.
• Manage supplier relationships end-to-end, including expediting materials, monitoring contracts, handling queries, and reducing obsolescence risk.
• Lead packaging management, including redesigns, delists, and NPD launches.
• Resolve invoice queries, raise hold/rejection notes, and support stock take activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies on health & safety, brand integrity, and professional standards.
• Take an active role in self-development, training, and contributing to ad hoc projects as required.

On Offer

• Annual Salary of circa £40,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday - 40 hours p/w - office hours with flexibility
• 33 days Annual Leave
• Company Pension

If this role is of interest or you require further information, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Refresco as an MRP Controller on an 8-month fixed-term contract, supporting our team through a period of change as we implement S4Hana. You’ll play a vital role in keeping our production running smoothly by scheduling the delivery of raw materials to our UK sites, balancing stock levels with production needs.

This role is key to supporting the existing team as they attend project meetings, giving you the chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, supportive environment while developing your supply chain and planning expertise.

Although this is a fixed-term contract and we can’t guarantee a permanent role at the end, you will have the opportunity to apply internally for other positions at Refresco and will hear about them before they reach the external market.

MRP Coordinator

H13

8-month FTC

Monday - Friday 38 hours

Refresco - Kegworth Head Office

Benefits:

• Pension contributions
• Access to a 24/7 virtual GP for you and your family
• Life assurance
• An enhanced holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays
• Purchase extra holiday (up to 3 days per year)
• Access to our brand new employee benefits platform offering discounts, cashback rewards, and access to more optional benefits
• Access to Grocery Aid – for free financial, personal, health and wellbeing support

The role:

Reporting to the Materials Purchasing Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring that the production schedule is achieved through effective ordering and delivery of materials to sites. The MRP Coordinators' role is to schedule the delivery of raw materials to support the production plan, whilst working within agreed target stock levels across all UK sites.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Analyse and execute MRP requirements to meet production plans.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, expediting orders as needed.
• Investigate shortages, implement corrective actions, and escalate if required.
• Monitor overdue deliveries and follow up with suppliers.
• Manage stock levels, forward orders, and site-to-site transfers to prevent overstocking and obsolescence.
• Provide forecasts to suppliers and stock data for project managers.
• Monitor expiring batches and adjust production to minimize waste.
• Attend supplier meetings and support continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain MRP Master Data in SAP/IREN for efficiency and automation.
• Support MRP Administrator with OTIF data, RORI, and holiday coverage

The ideal candidate would have:

• Experience in MRP or Supply Chain planning
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Proficient in IT, especially Excel and SAP

Ultimately, we encourage everyone to role model our core values of agility, responsibility, passion, excellence, and entrepreneurship as we believe these are what has made Refresco successful so far.

Find out more about the Refresco Values here:

If you fit this profile and are excited by this opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you!

About Refresco:

Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia.

Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass.

Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand.

Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. .

Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We’re a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we’re only just getting started.

We’re the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers.

Whether it’s packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers.

Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.

Copello are supporting a client in their search for an experienced MRP Controller to support a multi-disciplined team in the delivery of development contracts across multiple programmes.

Salary : £42,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working : 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

The opportunity:

Manufacturing UK is an integral part of the Operations Directorate whose principal mission is to ensure that deliverable commitments are met in terms of time, cost and quality. The MRP Controller will support the team to help our manufacturing delivery run smoothly.

You will be responsible for the management and co-ordination of all planning related activities to deliver the Manufacturing Planning Schedule (MPS) to time, cost and quality. This is an excellent opportunity to join UK Manufacturing team at Stevenage in support of multi project customer deliveries.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate planning and procurement to ensure materials are available for the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Prepare and maintain the MPS, balancing customer demand, capacity, and inventory.
• Release and manage work through the MRP system, keeping delivery forecasts accurate and updated.
• Monitor inventory to meet targets, reduce waste, and conduct regular stock checks.
• Work with the Supply Planner to resolve supply chain issues and escalate risks when needed.
• Partner with Goods Receiving, Stores, and Dispatch to maintain inventory accuracy and support smooth logistics.
• Ensure accurate bills of materials, master data, and support KPI achievement.

What we're looking for from you:

• HNC Level of qualifications or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in Manufacturing planning, Supply chain management or a related position.
• APICs supply chain certification would be beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in the use of ERP essential.
• Experience of SAP beneficial.
• Good Planning and organising skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.

We are seeking a talented and proactive Production Scheduling Coordinator/Administrator to join our specialist engineering client in Shipley. This pivotal role is integral to ensuring the seamless fulfillment of customer orders and project deadlines and has interactions spanning across the business from design, engineering, quality, purchasing. stores, assembly and despatch.

We are recruiting on behalf of a Global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, with an $8.5 bn turnover, a reputation for excellence and operations in 41 countries. They have proudly achieved The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for their international trade, innovation and sustainable development.

Salary, hours and benefits:

• Up to £34,851 per annum, depending on experience. 
li>Non-contractual company bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of stats)
• Westfield Health
• Up to 9% employer pension contributions, 6% employee contributions
• Flexible start and finish times, 37.5 hours per week – core hours Monday to Thursday 9:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:30 & Friday 9:30 to 13:00.

About the Role:

As a Production Scheduling Coordinator, you will harness the power of the MRP2 process to meticulously coordinate tasks across multiple departments. Your key responsibilities will include:

< i>Collaborative Planning: Work closely with Sales during the quote phase to provide accurate lead time estimates and ensure Engineering meets target issue dates.
• Data Management: Verify data integrity of part setups and ensure Production Engineering makes timely Make/Buy decisions.
• Scheduling Excellence: Produce precise schedules and maintain the MRP Exception Listing spreadsheet.
li>Financial Liaison: Collaborate with Finance to perform standard cost build-ups on Make parts, enabling timely production work orders.

About You:

• Demonstrate efficiency and accuracy using MRP2.
• Have understanding of Bill of Materials and Routings.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Have a background in scheduling or supply chain.
• Work with an organised approach with a ‘can-do’ attitude, able to communicate effectively and work to tight deadlines.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively within and across project teams.
• Demonstrate high-quality work, sound judgment, and initiative.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for production scheduling and coordination, we want to hear from you!

Apply now online or contact Jess at Cubed Talent on (phone number removed).

The role of the Production Planning Coordinator involves managing production schedules and ensuring the seamless flow of goods within the FMCG industry. Based in East Sussex, this position requires a detail-oriented individual with a knack for supply chain coordination and procurement processes.

Client Details

This role is within a fast-growing company operating in the FMCG industry. The organisation is known for its focus on quality and efficiency within its procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring reliable delivery of goods to its customers.

Description

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand and inventory targets.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
• Monitor and adjust production plans to address unforeseen delays or changes in demand.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to optimise supply chain processes.
• Prepare and analyse reports related to production performance and inventory levels.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment across departments.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Profile

A successful Production Planning Coordinator should have:

• Min. 3-5 years' experience working in the FMCG industry or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes.
• Proficiency in production planning software and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from 35000 to 45000 per annum.
• Private medical insurance to support your health and wellbeing.
• Annual bonus opportunities based on performance.
• A permanent position offering stability and growth potential.
• A collaborative work culture in a fast-growing organisation.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Production Planning Coordinator, apply now to join a thriving company in the FMCG industry!