Raw Materials Planner

Join Our Planning Team at The Compleat Food Group!

Were thrilled to announce an opportunity for a Raw Materials Planner to join our Planning team based at our newly expanded fried manufacturing site in Poole Dorset!

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group were on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as Food to Feel Good because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over 5000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers prominent retailers and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Walls Pastry Squeaky Bean and Unearthed.

Location:Poole Dorset - BH15

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 17:00 Friday 8:30 16:00

Salary: 32000

Purpose:

To ensure that the call off raw materials and packaging are executed and made available at the right time in the right place and in the right quantity to meet our production plans and schedules.

Your Duties Will Include:

• Responsible for executing the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process on a daily and weekly basis to ensure production planning and scheduling requirements are met.
• Creating and assign Purchase Orders for all suppliers using relevant Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Inventory management responsibility including identifying missing materials monitoring use by dates and requesting new items adhering to inventory level and production plan
• Develop and maintain a good relationship with suppliers resolving issues to meet requirements
• Escalation of all issues to Inventory Manager when necessary
• Work closely with Planning and NPD teams to create production plans and fulfil customer demand
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ad hoc visits to suppliers to understand their process

Skills and Experience:

• Previous background in inventory management/materials planning
• Manufacturing/Food Manufacturing experience advantageous
• Understand the planning process and the impact on raw materials planning
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Good numerical skills
• Great attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Data capture skills
• Computer literacy including systems; Infor M3 Microsoft Office (Excel Word Power Point)

Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial Emotional and Practical Support)

Why Join Us

AtThe Compleat Food Group we believe our people are the heart of our success. Thats why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle wellbeing and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes- including Electric Vehicles Home & Tech Cycle to Work and SMART Pension
• 33 days annual leave(including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Holiday Discountsvia our online retail platform
• Access toenhanced retail discountsonline and in-store
• Free product handoutsacross our sites so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points- available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 access toGroceryAidfor free financial emotional and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advicewith access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support- from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools- including mortgage calculators budgeting tools and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

• Access to apersonalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal trainingopportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plansand regularCareer Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition throughClub Compleatrewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering daysper year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiativesand fundraising events
• Team socialsto connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• New baby giftfor new parents

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. Thats why were committed to ensuring Fairness Equity Inclusivity and Respect in all that we do.