Materials Planner

Materials Planner

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: South Kirkby, WF9 3NR
Salary: 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