Materials Planner

Pioneer Selection Ltd

Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 9 days

Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF9, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Full-Time, Permanent Materials Planner located in South Kirkby, WF9 3NR.
The salary for this role is up to £35,000 per year, depending on experience.
Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in Raw Materials Planning.
The job involves managing raw materials planning, ordering proteins, and coordinating supply issues.
Benefits include a company pension, paid lunch breaks, free/discounted food, and health & wellbeing programs.

Materials Planner

Employment Type: Full-Time, PermanentLocation: South Kirkby, WF9 3NRSalary: Up to £35,000 per year (DOE)Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (40 hours/week)

Company Overview

A well-established meat processing business (not an abattoir) specialising in slicing, dicing, and packaging lamb and beef for major food delivery clients.

Job Overview

We are seeking a bright, enthusiastic, and experienced Raw Materials Planner to join the Planning team at our site in South Kirkby. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow and develop within a dynamic food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage raw materials planning
Order fresh and frozen proteins
Process material change requests
Report on beef/pork supply issues and shortages
Coordinate beef blast and dicing plans
Plan backloads for beef and pork
Check and manage short shelf-life stock
Confirm purchase orders with suppliers
Book frozen stock into local storage
Answer phones and liaise with customers
Support team during holidays or absences
Follow company procedures and health & safety standards

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 1 year of Raw Materials Planning experience (required)
Background in administration or sales admin (preferred)
Excellent communicator and team player
Strong IT and data entry skills

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE
Benefits include:
- Company pension
- Paid lunch break
- Free/discounted food
- Free on-site parking
- Employee and shop discounts
- Health & wellbeing programme

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