Raw Materials Buying Planner (confectionary, snack and Grocery)

Raw Materials Buying Planner (confectionary, snack and Grocery)

Norwich - Monday to Friday office hours

Valeo Foods in Norwich have a new role for a Raw Materials Buying planner. The role is to work alongside our Factory General Manager / Manufacturing Manager Site Operations Teams to oversee the strategic material planning processes to enable operational and production continuity

Key Responsibilities include:

• Plan/Schedule/Raise all Packaging/Raw Materials and Tanker orders for site against the forecast numbers which are issued weekly.
• Monitor all Promotions and Events within the forecast and ensure the packaging is available to achieve the Launch date
• Order all new materials/re designs within the required timescale
• Order all packaging from the warehouse for the following days plans – send Picking List to warehouse
• Check all packaging is in stock for the next 2 weeks plans
• Challenge Purchasing on stock holdings/ minimum order qty’s
• Support Company systems including; BRC, HACCP and CCP adherence throughout the site.
• Prepare required Materials information for IBP meeting as and when required.
• Monitor Material stock and ensure they are within policy levels.
• Complete Activity Notes for Packaging
• investigation and Resolution on all Material Variances and Material transactions (works orders/scanning/errors/BOMS)
• Cover for Site Scheduler in their absence
• Control of daily / weekly / monthly stock takes for the factory

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Previous experience within a similar role is essential
• Proficiency in forecasting and budgetary control within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence others
• Sound organisational and decision-making skills

What we offer you in return

• Matched pension scheme
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Canteen
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount 
• And plenty more!