Raw & Packaging Planner
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,260.80 to £36,260.80 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS14 2AR |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Nov 2026 |
Summary
We are currently seeking an interim Raw & Packaging Planner, to work with our global FMCG client U/L, renowned for brands, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based in Seacroft, Leeds. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £36,260.80 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.
Brief description
The SU Logistics Team co-ordinate the sourcing of materials, the manufacture of finished goods and the delivery to our customers, as well as holding responsibility for the material and finished goods inventory.
Purpose: As part of the Supply process the purpose of this role is to cost-effectively ensure 100% availability of materials to the production lines to ensure Customer Service whilst balancing cost and inventory.
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures that all materials are available to meet agreed production plans whilst maintaining stocks within agreed company targets.
- Examines material schedules, reviews orders and call-offs, and brings any issues to the attention of the Demand Planner/Scheduler.
- Negotiates short notice/urgent requirements with Suppliers, Warehouse and Security.
- Proactively negotiates, observe and maintains information flow between suppliers and Sourcing Unit personnel to maintain a responsive supply chain.
- Adherence to the weekly IVMI (Internal Vendor Managed Inventory) process, identify improvement areas.
- Work closely with suppliers and obsolete planner to ensure minimal obsolete.
- Keeps suppliers regularly informed about delists and removing stock build targets to avoid obsolete materials after last productions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Service - Ensure world class customer service from the Leeds SU.
- VR (Volume Reliability)/OR (Order Reliability) - Ensure material availability t support volume out output reliability of the SU
- Cost - Minimize OLE impacts to site and minimize business waste
- Cash - Adhere to RPM inventory glidepath
- Quality - Ensure product changes happen in coordinated manner to avoid quality issues
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience in planning (preferably R&P planning)
- SAP (S1P) advanced knowledge
- Advanced MS Excel knowledge
- Analytical mindset
- Good team player
Leeds working environment:
- There is a canteen available onsite serving hot and cold food:
- There is a Staff Shop where Contingent Workers can buy discounted products.
- Free tea and coffee on site.
- Free parking.
- R&D sites have Free Fruit, Relaxation/Energy facilities like Table Tennis.
- Uniform for factory workers.
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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