Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!
At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private health scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
The Opportunity
Are you ready to play a key role in ensuring smooth production operations at one of the UK's leading chilled food manufacturers? Walker & Son is looking for a Senior Materials Planner to lead by example, support our dynamic materials team, and help keep our production lines running efficiently and on schedule.
- Leading and coaching a team of Material Planners
- Managing the scheduling and supply of materials from short to long term
- Acting as the first point of escalation for material supply issues
- Representing the Planning team in NPD/EPD/feasibility meetings
- Driving continuous improvement and supplier performance
- Ensuring accurate ordering to meet production timelines and stock level targets
The Ideal Candidate
We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -
- Proven experience in materials planning or purchasing, ideally in food manufacturing
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Confidence in using MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
- A proactive and organised approach with attention to detail
- Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders with professionalism
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.
Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!