Materials Planner

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Callington
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Supply Chain
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Normal Working Days:
Monday - Friday
Normal Start & Finish Time:
08:00 - 16:00

About The Role

We're recruiting for an experienced MRP Planner to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with strong material planning and inventory management experience to play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of raw materials and packaging required to support production operations. Working closely with Procurement, Production Planning, Operations, Warehouse and supplier partners, you will help maintain material availability, optimise stock levels and minimise supply chain risk.

Key Responsibilities:
 
  • Execute MRP planning activities to ensure the timely ordering and availability of raw materials and packaging.
  • Raise, manage and expedite purchase orders in line with production requirements and supplier lead times.
  • Monitor supplier performance, proactively managing shortages, delays and supply risks.
  • Maintain accurate planning parameters, inventory records and material master data within ERP/MRP systems.
  • Review stock holdings, support inventory reporting and drive reductions in excess and obsolete inventory.
About You 

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

  • Previous experience within an MRP, Materials Planning or Supply Chain Planning role.
  • Strong working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems. 
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret data. 
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational capabilities.
  • FMCG manufacturing experience would be advantageous, alongside strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
What We Offer  

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

Company pension scheme
Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
Employee discount scheme
Experience annual pay reviews
Profit related pay
Opportunity for extended leave
Free on-site parking
Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

 

About Us

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.  

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.  

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.   

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!  

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know. 
 

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative. 

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