Material planning manager

Job Title: Material Planning Manager Location: Uxbridge, Hybrid Salary: GBP50,000 - 60,000 Industry: FMCG / Beverage The Advocate Group is proud to be representing one of the world #39;s most exciting, progressive and dynamic FMCG brands. Our client is a world-renowned name and a brand that boasts a decade of double-digit growth year upon year. We are currently seeking an experienced, hard-working and motivated individual with the highest level of integrity to join the EMEA Operations team. Our client offers a fast-paced environment with heavy responsibility and the opportunity for growth. Key Responsibilities Leading a team of Raw Material planners, the Raw Material Planning Manager is responsible for all aspects of Raw Materials across EMEA. This role has a large spend and significant impact on the P L through ensuring Raw Material availability to meet EMEA rsquo;s high growth and mitigating variable costs: product obsolescence, expedited transport and right first time POs, with clean invoices to ensure prompt payment. Manage, coach and develop Raw Materials into a high performing driving added value and continuous improvements. Responsible for driving robust development plans of the team managing talent review. Contribute to Plan to Production team objectives and set individual objectives and assess ongoing performance. Develop and Set KPIs for the function leveraging Business Intelligence tools to assess ongoing performance of the team and the individuals. Business Process Owner for End-To-End Raw Materials Generate MRP Requirements and conduct periodic supply reviews with key suppliers to provide visibility of requirements and to track improve supplier performance Manage Purchase Order Life Cycle for Raw Material supply from initial purchase through to delivery and receipt of the product Minimise obsolescence through preventative measures and management of ageing inventory through close collaboration with quality, suppliers, inventory and facilitating trade-offs as to whether to turn into Finished Goods. Act as the point of escalation for all supplier related service issues. Ensure accurate reporting of inventory across all locations that store or consume raw materials to alleviate unnecessary inventories and optimise existing inventories. Your Profile Understanding of the special challenges presented by a complex and dynamic product matrix Strong leadership skills to manage a materials planning team within a progressive development environment. Understanding of logistics techniques, strategies and their applications toward minimizing delivered cost. Possession of excellent analytical and organisational skills. Possession of excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to understand and utilise data provided by the Company and by industry sources toward achieving success. Ability to utilise appropriate technology toward predicting, tracking, and reporting functional performance. Thorough understanding of Company policies, practices, and procedures as these relate to business unit performance. Willingness to accept and perform extra-business unit tasks that may from time-to-time be assigned. Prior SAP experience with MRP and PO life cycle processes. If you #39;re interested in this position, please get in touch with Erin at the Advocate Group or APPLY NOW to be considered for this exciting vacancy. #x260E;Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed) The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency about this vacancy