Raw Materials Planner

Raw Materials Planner – 11 Month FTC (123) Northampton, England

Salary: GBP
30,000–GBP
32,000 per annum + 11‑month fixed‑term contract, maternity cover

Hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the office

We’re supporting a well‑established food manufacturer in Northampton with the appointment of a Raw Materials Planner on an 11‑month fixed‑term contract.

This is a hands‑on planning role focused on ingredients and road freight. You’ll be helping to ensure raw materials are available when needed, supplier deliveries are managed properly, purchase orders are accurate, and any risks to supply are picked up early.

It would suit someone who enjoys a busy, operational planning environment where attention to detail, communication and follow‑up really matter.

• Review demand, stock levels and material availability in line with production requirements.
• Raise purchase orders, send supplier forecasts and expedite deliveries where needed.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm delivery schedules and manage any changes or delays.
• Work closely with Warehouse, Production Planning and Procurement teams to keep inbound supply aligned.
• Maintain accurate order and delivery information in SAP.
• Track open purchase orders and follow up on overdue, at‑risk or problem deliveries.
• Help resolve issues around shortages, over‑deliveries, non‑conformances and invoice discrepancies.

• Experience in materials planning, supply chain, purchasing support, procurement administration or a similar role where you manage high volumes of orders, suppliers, delivery dates and changing priorities.
• Organised, accurate, confident at chasing information and comfortable working in a busy environment where order volumes, supplier follow‑up and system accuracy really matter.
• Experience using ERP systems is useful, with SAP or SAGE particularly relevant.

This is a good opportunity to join a respected food manufacturer in a role that has a direct impact on factory performance and material availability.

You’ll be part of a practical, collaborative supply chain and procurement environment, with clear ownership of supplier follow‑up, inbound delivery coordination and system accuracy.

The role offers hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the Northampton office, including Wednesday as the anchor day. There is also flexibility around start time, with options around 8:00am, 8:30am or 9:00am.