Unilever
Raw & Packaging Planner
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Interim Raw & Packaging Planner
We are currently seeking an interim Raw & Packaging 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.
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 £36,260.80 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.
Brief Description
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.
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
- Ensures that all materials are available to meet agreed production plans whilst maintaining stocks within agreed company targets.
- Examines material schedules, reviews orders and call-offs, and brings any issues to the attention of the Demand Planner/Scheduler.
- Negotiates short notice/urgent requirements with Suppliers, Warehouse and Security.
- Proactively negotiates, observes and maintains information flow between suppliers and Sourcing Unit personnel to maintain a responsive supply chain.
- Adherence to the weekly IVMI (Internal Vendor Managed Inventory) process, identify improvement areas.
- Work closely with suppliers and obsolete planner to ensure minimal obsolete.
- Keeps suppliers regularly informed about delists and removing stock build targets to avoid obsolete materials after last productions.
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Key Accountabilities
- Service: Ensure world class customer service from the Leeds SU.
- VR (Volume Reliability)/OR (Order Reliability): Ensure material availability to support volume output reliability of the SU.
- Cost: Minimize OLE impacts to site and minimize business waste.
- Cash: Adhere to RPM inventory glidepath.
- Quality: Ensure product changes happen in a coordinated manner to avoid quality issues.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience in planning (preferably R&P planning)
- SAP (S1P) advanced knowledge
- Advanced MS Excel knowledge
- Analytical mindset
- Good team player
Leeds Working Environment
- There is a canteen available onsite serving hot and cold food.
- There is a Staff Shop where Contingent Workers can buy discounted products.
- Free tea and coffee on site.
- Free parking.
- R&D sites have Free Fruit, Relaxation/Energy facilities like Table Tennis.
- Uniform for factory workers.
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