Materials Planner

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Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for two new Materials Planner to join our expanding team in, Spalding, UK.

As Material Planner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring materials and packaging are available to meet production demand efficiently and cost-effectively. This would suit someone with experience who wants the opportunity to make the role their own and be part of the transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manage material and packaging orders, maintaining accurate forecasts and stock levels.
• Ensure materials are called off in time to meet operational requirements
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, hauliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations and availability
• Monitor production plans daily, analysing plan vs actual performance and driving schedule adherence. Ensuring fluctuations is volumes are managed without impacting performance
• Support new product launches and promotions by forecasting material requirements and minimising waste.
• Maintain master data and trackers to support clear communication across departments.
• Ensure stock reconciliation is correct to drive accurate data
• Manage all delists, excess and obsolete packaging to minimise waste and write off costs.
• Represent Supply Chain in meetings and contribute to site-wide improvement initiatives.

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills (educated to GCSE / A-Level or equivalent).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems (e.g., D365), and stock control processes.
• Ability to work proactively to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of GSCOP, traceability, and audit compliance requirements.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability for forecasting and stock reconciliations.
• Previous experience managing suppliers, stock control, and resolving queries.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and determination to deliver results.
• Full Driving licence and method of travel as travel between the Spalding sites will be required.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and confident in managing competing priorities.

What can Westfalia Fruit offer you?

• Free on-site parking.
• Additional Annual Leave day on your Birthday.
• Company pension plan.
• Medicash plan.
• Life Insurance.

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.