Looking for a role where you can genuinely take ownership and make a difference?
We’re looking for a Supply Chain Procurement Planner to join our growing food manufacturing business and take ownership of take ownership of purchasing, stock forecasting and material availability across the business.
This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving environment where you’ll play a key part in making sure production always has the materials it needs to keep moving. From forecasting stock requirements and managing supplier relationships to building practical planning tools and improving visibility across stock, this role sits right at the centre of operations.
We’re a growing family-run business, so we need someone proactive, organised and comfortable working without a big corporate ERP system. A lot of what we do is Excel and practical problem-solving, so we’re looking for someone who enjoys building structure, spotting issues early and taking ownership.
Why Join Us?
· A growing family-run FMCG business with ambitious plans
· A hands-on role with real ownership and responsibility
· Opportunity to improve and shape internal processes
· Work closely with senior leadership and operations teams
· Fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
· A business where your input genuinely matters
The Role
You’ll manage purchasing and stock planning activities across the business, helping ensure raw materials and packaging are always available in line with production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage purchasing of raw materials and packaging
· Forecast stock requirements based on production plans and trends
· Monitor and maintain accurate stock levels
· Build and maintain stock trackers and planning spreadsheets
· Raise and manage purchase orders
· Manage supplier communication and delivery schedules
· Work closely with Production and Planning teams to ensure smooth supply flow
· Identify stock risks, shortages or supply issues early
· Support sourcing for new product launches where needed
· Help build and improve the systems and structure behind how we manage stock and purchasing as the business grows
· Support traceability exercises and food safety requirements where required
About You
You are:
· Organised and naturally proactive
· Comfortable working in a fast-moving SME environment
· Confident using Excel and managing manual planning processes
· Someone who enjoys problem-solving and improving processes
· Comfortable communicating with suppliers and handling challenges professionally
· Able to manage multiple priorities at once
· Hands-on, practical and detail-focused
Experience
· Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or a production environment preferred
· Previous experience in Buying, Procurement, Stock Control or Supply Chain roles
· Experience with planning, forecasting or supplier management advantageous
The Opportunity
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, variety and being at the centre of operations within a growing manufacturing business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burscough, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What are your salary expectations for your next role?
- Please briefly tell us about your experience managing stock, purchasing or forecasting within a manufacturing or fast-moving environment. We’d also like to understand how comfortable you are working with Excel/manual systems rather than fully automated ERP systems.
Experience:
- Food production: 2 years (required)
- Microsoft Excel: 2 years (required)
- Supply chain: 2 years (required)
- Purchasing: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
