Raw & Pack Planner

Job Description

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We are currently seeking an interim Raw & Pack Planner, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

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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 £36,630 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

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Brief description

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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.

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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.

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OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Ensures that all materials are available to meet agreed production plans whilst maintaining stocks within agreed company targets.

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• Examines material schedules, reviews orders and call-offs, and brings any issues to the attention of the Demand Planner/Scheduler.

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• Negotiates short notice/urgent requirements with Suppliers, Warehouse and Security.

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• Proactively negotiates, observe and maintains information flow between suppliers and Sourcing Unit personnel to maintain a responsive supply chain.

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• Adherence to the weekly IVMI (Internal Vendor Managed Inventory) process, identify improvement areas.

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• Work closely with suppliers and obsolete planner to ensure minimal obsolete.

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• Keeps suppliers regularly informed about delists and removing stock build targets to avoid obsolete materials after last productions.

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• Occasionally back-up the RPM planners on daily task (preparation of delivery schedule, forecast, DCIW resolution, etc)

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

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• Service - Ensure world class customer service from the Leeds SU.

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• VR/OR - Ensure material availability t support volume out output reliability of the SU

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• Cost - Minimize OLE impacts to site and minimize business waste

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• Cash - Adhere to RPM inventory glidepath

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• Quality - Ensure product changes happen in co-ordinated manner to avoid quality issues

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Desired Skills and Experience

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• Experience in planning (preferably R&P planning)

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• SAP (S1P) advanced knowledge

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• Advanced MS Excel knowledge

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• Analytical mindset

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• Good team player

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Leeds working environment:

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• There is a canteen available onsite serving hot and cold food:

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• There is a Staff Shop where Contingent Workers can buy discounted products.

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• Free tea and coffee on site.

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• Free parking.

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• R&D sites have Free Fruit, Relaxation/Energy facilities like Table Tennis.

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• Uniform for factory workers.

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