Company description:

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential 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.

Job description:

 Job Title   Production and Materials Planner

Location   Ashford, TN24 0LU

Salary       Up to £35k per annum dependant on experience

Hours       Full Time 37.5 hours per week,  12 Month Fixed Contract 

As our next Production and Materials Planner you will help to ensure the timely delivery of materials, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining inventory levels to support product without overstocking.  It’s a role that requires foresight, agility and excellent communication. Coordination of production timelines, resources, and workforce availability to ensure manufacturing runs efficiently. While daily and weekly tasks focus on immediate priorities, monthly activities emphasize longer term planning, performance tracking, and process improvements.

The successful candidate will

• Provide support to the wider on-site supply chain
• Build strong relationships with suppliers
• Co-ordinate with suppliers on delivery schedules and deviations to plan
• Interface with the engineering teams and shutdowns
• To oversee the inventory for materials volume and values

What we need from you 

• Highly numerical
• Advance Excel capabilities
• Good with building relationships, including good conflict resolution skills and the ability to challenge 

The Benefits and Perks...

• Company Pension
• Sharesave Scheme
• The Hamper - our employee discount platform
• Company Shop
• Subsidised canteen on site