Production & Material Planner

Based: Premier Foods Worksop - S81 7AY

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm (37.5 hours per week)

Contract Status: Permanent, Full Time

Salary : Circa £41,000 per annum, depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role within our supply chain? We are currently seeking a Production & Material Planner to join our team in Worksop, reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

The core purpose of this role is to ensure the timely delivery of materials, effectively manage supplier relationships, and maintain optimal inventory levels to support production without overstocking. This position demands foresight, agility, and excellent communication skills.

You'll also be responsible for coordinating production timelines, resources, and workforce availability to ensure manufacturing runs efficiently. While daily and weekly tasks will focus on immediate priorities, monthly activities will emphasise longer-term planning, performance tracking, and process improvements.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Material Planning:

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Call off / order management
• Inward flow management
• Advice and resolution of supply issues
• Stock level management on site, mitigating shorts / surpluses
• Coordination with suppliers on delivery schedules and deviations to plan
• Execution of inventory write-offs

Production Planning:

• Labour & daily production plan based on a frozen horizon
• Scheduling and optimisation
• Weekly production and labour plans
• Daily production schedules
• Overall site planning
• Interface with engineering and shutdowns
• KPIs: Including inventory materials volume and value, labour utilisation, plant utilisation (OEE and capacity hours / Conformance to plan), dispatch service, and reduction of waste regarding materials.

What we need from you:

• Highly numerical with advanced Excel capabilities
• In-depth knowledge of ERP or MRP principles and working in SAP ECP
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximising the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Experience of scheduling multiple fast-paced production lines
• Good with building relationships, including strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to challenge when necessary

What we offer you:

• Salary of circa £41,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Pension scheme with up up to 7.5% employer contributions
• Sharesave programme
• On-site subsidised canteen
• A comprehensive Employee discount scheme (including travel, food and shopping)
• Cycle to work scheme

If you possess the skills and experience outlined above and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to our operational efficiency in Worksop, we encourage you to apply!

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. 

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.