About Stokes Sauces:
At Stokes Sauces, we are dedicated to creating high-quality, innovative sauces, delivering taste without compromise.
We manufacture and package everything from our rural location in Suffolk, proudly bringing fresh ideas and bold flavours to the kitchens of food lovers.
As we continue to grow, we believe that our success comes from a blend of passion, quality, and teamwork. We are looking for a meticulous and organised Raw Material Planner to help keep our production moving smoothly by ensuring a reliable supply of top-quality ingredients.
About the Role:
As a Raw Material Planner, you’ll be the key link between our suppliers and production team, managing the flow of essential ingredients to keep our production line running seamlessly.
Working closely with our Production Planner, you’ll help maintain optimal stock levels, ensuring that production schedules stay on track and that every batch meets our high standards. This role is perfect for someone who’s proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supplier Coordination: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to secure timely deliveries and negotiate favourable terms.
* Inventory Management: Monitor raw material levels, ensuring we have the right quantities to meet production needs without overstocking.
* Demand Forecasting: Work with the Production Planner to anticipate demand based on production schedules, adjusting orders as needed.
* Quality Control: Ensure that all raw materials meet Stokes Sauces’ quality standards; work with suppliers to address any issues promptly.
* Problem Solving & Adaptation: Resolve supply chain disruptions quickly and adjust plans as necessary to maintain production flow.
* Cross-Department Collaboration: Liaise with procurement, production, and quality teams to align on materials and timing.
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience in Raw Material or Supply Chain Planning: Preferably within food manufacturing or FMCG.
* Strong Organisational & Analytical Skills: Ability to forecast accurately, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple supplier relationships.
* Proficiency in Planning Software: Familiarity with ERP systems and Excel is ideal.
* Excellent Communication & Negotiation Skills: Capable of building and maintaining strong supplier relationships and working closely with internal teams.
* Attention to Detail & Quality Standards: Committed to maintaining the highest quality of materials in alignment with production needs.
* Negotiation Skills: Proven negotiation ability.
What You’ll Gain:
* Competitive Salary & Benefits: We recruit on attitude and the pay will be circa £38K per annum dependent on skill, ability and experience.
* Professional Growth: Opportunities to advance within a growing, family-oriented company.
* Collaborative Environment: A chance to work closely with the Production Planner and other team members in a supportive, quality-focused environment.
* Direct Impact: Help drive the efficiency and quality of our products by ensuring the right ingredients are in place at the right time.
How to Apply: If you’re a detail-oriented professional with a knack for managing supplier relationships and a commitment to quality, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to Vicky McTaggart – vicky@stokessauces.co.uk.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Microsoft Excel: 2 years (required)
* Organisational skills: 2 years (required)
* ERP systems: 2 years (required)
* Analysis skills: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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