Material Planner

About the role

We are looking for a Material Planner to join the Supply Chain team at our Swanbank manufacturing site. Reporting to the Operational Planning Lead, you will ensure raw material and packaging supplies are available to support uninterrupted production of our beverage portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage raw material and packaging inventory to meet production schedules.
• Coordinate with suppliers to secure timely deliveries and monitor performance.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify supply risks and implement mitigation actions.
• Minimise obsolete stock and manage material run‑ins and run‑outs.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics and Finance to optimise material availability.
• Support new product launches by ensuring material readiness and supplier alignment.
• Handle purchasing of production materials, provide supplier forecasts and confirm capacity.
• Process invoices accurately and resolve any supplier payment issues.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, quality and company policies.

Required profile

• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing or a similar supply‑chain environment.
• Strong understanding of supply‑chain planning and inventory management principles.
• Proactive problem‑solver with excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Analytical mindset capable of making data‑driven decisions.
• Collaborative attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with SAP systems (S/4HANA, APO or IBP preferred).