MRP Controller

This role has 3 main purposes

Material Availability - The primary purpose of the role is to ensure materials are available to support production plans through effective use of MRP, supplier management and inventory control. This includes management of planning parameters, material master data, supplier deliveries and inventory levels to ensure accurate planning signals and material availability.

Inventory Management - To maintain accurate inventory records and appropriate stock holdings for ingredients and packaging materials, minimising waste, write-offs and working capital whilst ensuring service levels are maintained.

Supply Chain Operational Support - To support the wider Supply Chain function through cross-functional collaboration, project support, operational cover and continuous improvement activities, ensuring continuity of service across the department.

Manage material supply plans across ingredients, packaging and sundry materials to support production requirements.

Review and action MRP outputs, exception messages and material shortages to maintain material availability.

Maintain MRP planning parameters and material master data within SAP..

Monitor supplier performance and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) arrangements, escalating issues and implementing corrective actions where required.

Create purchase requisitions and manage the purchasing process through to delivery and invoice resolution.

Monitor inventory levels, warehouse capacity and stock holdings to balance material availability with inventory targets.

Investigate material and packaging discrepancies, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Support New Product Development (NPD) projects, including material planning and coordination of Bill of Material (BOM) changes.

Attend material review and write-off meetings, providing accurate inventory and planning information.

Complete packaging traceability audits and maintain compliance with site standards.

Produce planning and inventory reports to support operational decision-making and performance reviews.

Provide cover and support for other Supply Chain activities, including transport ordering, Carlisle WIP planning and pallet ordering when required.

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Attention to Detail

Planning & Organisation

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Commitment to Safety, Quality and Hygiene standards

Bring happiness with every bite

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business. We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.