Qualifications for the Role  

• Proven materials management and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP)
• Proficient in Excel
• Inventory management
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Mindset to innovate, take ownership, drive improvement 

Benefits  

 ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond. 

• Competitive salary 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Competitive contributory pension scheme 
• Life assurance 
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more) 
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Generous employee referral scheme 

Department: Group Supply Chain

Are you an organised and analytical Supply Chain professional looking for an opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? We're looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join our Group Supply Chain team and help ensure our factories have the right materials, at the right time, to deliver exceptional service to our customers.

About The Role

As a Supply Chain Planner, you'll be responsible for planning raw materials, packaging, and production schedules to support both chilled and frozen manufacturing operations. You'll work closely with teams across Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, NPD and Process to ensure demand is accurately translated into supply plans while maintaining efficient stock levels and minimising waste.

This is a varied role that combines materials planning, production scheduling, data analysis, forecasting, and continuous improvement, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across multiple functions and making a tangible impact on business performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing raw material and packaging requirements through ERP and MRP systems.
• Coordinating supplier call-offs and deliveries to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Planning and scheduling daily, weekly, and monthly production activities.
• Working closely with production teams to maximise efficiency and minimise changeovers.
• Managing material changeovers and promotional requirements while reducing obsolescence.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and supplier queries.
• Producing KPI reports, identifying trends, and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintaining accurate master data and supporting forecasting activities.
• Reviewing storage capacities and associated costs to drive efficiencies.
• Creating and updating SOPs to support continuous improvement initiatives.
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What We're Looking For