Supply Chain Planner Rainham, RM13 Hybrid 1-2 days WFH About us Frive is the UK’s highest-rated meal plan service, cooked by chefs. We prepare, cook and deliver fresh and healthy meals to your door so you can save time and eat healthy at the same time. We work with people from all different backgrounds and communities and recognise our own biases. We strive to create a strong sense of belonging and believe we will be better equipped to achieve our goals by building a team that approaches problems from different angles, using different perspectives and experiences to solve problems. All qualified applicants will be considered and we have no regard for age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation the more the merrier, and together we can achieve greatness Mission: To make healthy eating convenient, delicious and accessible, whilst championing locally sourced and organic ingredients. Vision: To inspire a global shift towards a healthier society by changing eating habits and restoring food to its purest form. Values Empowerment : We empower our people to make strong, independent decisions with confidence Transparency : We share information openly and with intention Open Communication: We communicate directly and honestly High Performance: We foster an environment that attracts, retains, and rewards high performance Agility: We encourage flexibility in our people by reducing blockers and prioritising their creativity and productivity Impact To help manage and track Frive's inventory to ensure there are no stockouts and that material is available at all times to produce our amazing food. To Manage forecasted sales and production levels for materials that are needed. This includes tracking inventory delivery performance and response time, as well as capacity planning and other logistics projects. Responsibilities of the role include resolving inventory in-stock issues such as the timing, and efficient flow of inventory that support financial objectives. Additionally, supply chain planning includes managing the purchasing process, creating/managing inventory budgets, ensuring that inventory levels meet demand, and gathering data to prepare trends and forecasting reports for colleagues, management, and other stakeholders. Responsibilities Planning Material Supply and Demand to support inventory requirements. Monitor Cook and Delivery Cycles. Manage the MRP process including lead time, MOQ and stock out thresholds. Network and build relationships with the operational and supply chain teams. Use software to coordinate deliveries Manage the MRP / Supply Chain ERP system data for Operations Prepare detailed reports relating to MRP, back orders, and schedules Engage in continuous improvement as it relates to processes and material availability Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to terms of contracts Manage the transactional side of the role, Purchase orders, delivery notes and Invoice matching and management. Requirements Must have previous proven commercial work experience as a Supply Chain Material Planner or very similar role (preferably within food manufacturing) Experience in project management, from conception to delivery An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans Solid organisational skills, including multitasking and time management Strong client-facing and teamwork skills Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g. Basecamp or Trello) Excellent communication skills–both written and verbal Articulate complex concepts Analytical MS Office, spreadsheets, database management, ERP Planning Leadership Adaptability Desirable BSc in Business Administration or related field PMP / PRINCE2 certification is a plus MRP Experience Be an ambassador for change Experience budgeting Negotiation skills and conflict Management. Staff Benefits Private Medical Insurance 25 days Holiday Public Discount off our amazing food Hybrid working pattern Enhanced parental leave Evolving future options as we scale and learn What's next? If you are interested in learning more about the role and think this could be for you, then don't hesitate and apply now. We look forward to hearing from you and love hearing from people who are passionate about our purpose and vision.