Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLeading UK Food Manufacturer in the Sheffield AreaLead multi-site materials planning & oversee a team !About Our ClientMichael Page Procurement & Supply Chain are working exclusively with a highly successful Food Group as they look to recruit a Materials Manager for their site in Sheffield.This opportunity will play a key role in the effective and efficient planning of all Raw Materials/Packaging across multiple sites. They manage the Material Planning team on a day-to-day basis to ensure the successful operation of the team, minimising cost and maximising service. They'll ensure operational sites always have an adequate flow of materials to enable production at the time required without disruption to the supply plan. While also standardising ways of working are implemented across sites with the teams all using the same systems and methodologies for material planning. Job DescriptionThe Materials Manager will:You will manage all aspects of the Material Planning team and Weekly requirements to enable production across sites. Ensuring sufficient Material supply to cover planned production in a lean and effective manner whilst considering warehousing & bulk storage constraints.You'll monitor and identify synergies between suppliers between sitesYou'll identify optimum storage solutions and identify synergies for bulk purchasing of consignment stocks to provide factories with products at minimal cost and maximum efficiencies, while liaising with Purchasing to ensure cross-functional goals are met.Along with ensuring all sites are joined up with product identity/supplier codes and Material availability is available to meet daily schedules for each site on time and in full at minimal cost across the business.The Successful Applicant Successful candidates will possess:Previous experience in a similar management position within a FMCG or manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of End to End Supply Chain, in particular Materials ManagementExperience in managing and leading a teamGood administration and numerical skillsWorks well as a team and works well on own initiativesStrong stakeholder management skillsExcellent organisational and time management skillsWhat's on OfferCompetitive Basic + Benefits PackageHybrid WorkingFlexible Working HoursContactTom WowkQuote job refJN-092023-6190109Phone number+44 161 829 0410Job summaryJob functionProcurement & Supply ChainSubsectorSupply Chain ManagementSectorFMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)LocationSheffieldContract typePermanentConsultant nameTom WowkConsultant phone+44 161 829 0410Job referenceJN-092023-6190109
