Materials Planner
Permanent | Rainham | Supply Chain | 40 Hours Per Week | Perrin & Rowe
Keep materials moving. Support production. Help us deliver for our customers.
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join Fortune Brands Innovations as a Materials Planner within our Supply Chain team based at our Rainham site.
This is a key role within the business, responsible for planning and procuring goods, materials, components and services to support continuity of supply. You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials are available in line with cost, quality, stock and delivery requirements, while supporting production, customer order fulfilment and continuous improvement activity.
What You Will Be Responsible For
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Planning and procuring materials and services to ensure continuity of supply, while achieving agreed cost, quality and delivery objectives.
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Managing inventory and material planning activity to maintain effective stock levels through ERP planning parameters, including lead times, safety stock, reorder points, minimum order quantities and supplier schedules.
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Raising, managing and monitoring purchase orders and supplier schedules to ensure material requirements are executed accurately and on time.
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Monitoring supplier performance and maintaining strong supplier relationships, working collaboratively to resolve delivery, quality, pricing and invoice-related issues.
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Acting as a key link between suppliers and internal stakeholders, providing timely updates on material availability, supply risks, shortages, delays and recovery plans.
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Identifying, assessing and escalating supply chain risks and opportunities, taking action to minimise disruption and improve service levels.
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Preparing, analysing and communicating material planning, inventory and supplier performance data to provide meaningful insight and recommendations.
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Collaborating closely with Sourcing, Operations, Production and Finance teams to support business objectives, sourcing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
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Driving inventory optimisation and process improvements to reduce costs, improve supplier performance, reduce lead times and enhance planning efficiency.
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Ensuring compliance with company procedures, internal controls and Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
For This Role We Would Need You To Demonstrate:
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Experience in material planning within purchasing, procurement or supply chain.
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Experience within a manufacturing environment.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving and Excel skills.
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Good communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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The ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
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Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how supply chain activity impacts operations and customer fulfilment.
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Experience working with suppliers and business systems or ERP platforms.
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A collaborative, proactive and adaptable approach, with high levels of integrity and attention to detail.
It would also be beneficial if you have:
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A CIPS qualification, or are currently studying towards one.
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Experience of inventory optimisation, cost reduction or continuous improvement initiatives.
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Experience contributing to supplier performance management and business improvement projects.
What Your Colleagues Say About You:
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You’re highly organised and able to keep things moving, even when priorities change.
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You build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
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You use data and insight to make clear, practical decisions.
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You stay calm under pressure and take ownership of supply challenges.
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You are proactive, commercially aware and always looking for ways to improve.
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You communicate clearly and help others understand risks, actions and next steps.
How You Work Matters – Our Blueprint Behaviours
Think Big, Learn Fast
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You stay curious and look for better ways to plan, manage and improve material availability.
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You use data, insight and supplier feedback to support continuous improvement.
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You build your own capability and are open to learning from others.
Work It Together
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You collaborate with Supply Chain, Sourcing, Operations, Production and Finance to support shared business goals.
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You build trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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You communicate clearly so that risks, shortages and recovery plans are understood.
Make The Hard Call
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You assess supply chain risks and take timely action to minimise disruption.
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You balance cost, quality, stock and delivery requirements when making decisions.
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You escalate issues appropriately and help the business make informed choices.
Why Work With Us?
At Fortune Brands Innovations, our people are at the heart of everything we build. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career growth, because when our people thrive, so do our brands.
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
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Health & Wellbeing Programme, including a Health Cash Plan to help with everyday healthcare costs.
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Life Assurance & Pension to support you and your loved ones.
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Annual Incentive Plan bonus structure, so you share in our success.
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Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support when you need it.
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Eye Care Support for frequent screen users.
Work-Life Balance
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33 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays, including summer and Christmas shutdowns.
Career Development & Recognition
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Career Development: Build your future here, with opportunities to grow your supply chain, planning and commercial capability.
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Employee Recognition Programme, celebrating the people who make a difference.
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Refer a Friend Programme, rewarding you for helping us grow our team.
Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
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High Street Reward Scheme, with a wide range of discounts and savings.
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Cycle2Work scheme, restrictions apply.
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Free parking on site.
Our Hiring Process:
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You’ll be contacted by our resourcing team for an initial conversation.
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You’ll be invited to our site for an engaging 1 or 2-stage interview process.
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We’ll give you full clarity on what to expect, so you can truly shine.
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If successful, we’ll confirm your start date and welcome you to your Fortune Brands journey.
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If you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Note for Recruitment Agencies
We manage our vacancies internally, preferring direct hires and referrals. When required, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List. Speculative CVs from agencies not on our Preferred Supplier List will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.
About Us:
Fortune Brands Innovations is a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of leading luxury British brands Shaws, Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada. We market these together under the House of Rohl name. In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology.
Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products. With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we employ over 650 people dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.
