My jobPurposeTo ensure that the necessary materials are available at the right time, in the right place and quantity to meet production schedules.Key Responsibilities\Measures of SuccessLeadershipSafety is a condition. Behave in a safe manner while on site.PeopleCommunicate effectively with key internal stakeholders; Planning, Operations, Engineering, Central Materials team, Technical, OPEX, R&D etc. on risks, issues and key changes required to deliver optimised customer service at the lowest cost.Excellent ResultsPlan and order all site material orders and deliveries to meet production plan and schedule requirements using the site Materials Requisition Planner (MRP) and SAPSchedule deliveries & manage stock levels at third party logistics partners.Optimise material delivery schedules in line with stock holding policies to improve business performance across the balanced scorecard.Build strong relationships with the site Operations team. Utilise these relationships to solve problems quickly & effectively. • Build strong relationships with the Noon and Central Procurement teams. Utilise these relationships to solve problems quickly & effectively.Identify & support delivery of site material Profit Improvement Projects (PIPs) with the central Procurement team.Standard Work & Problem SolvingMaintain master performance data sets for all suppliers, materials, lead times, stock holding rules, minimum order quantities, within the site Materials Requisition Planner (MRP)Maintain material Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and use data analysis to make problems visible, quantifiable and to guide decisions.Ensure that all delivery queries, financial or otherwise are dealt with in the agreed timescalesSkills & KnowledgeEssentialExperience in material call off with an in depth understanding of material requisition planning systems and their optimisation.• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence multiple levels of the site. • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.Advanced Excel capabilityDesirableExperience in a FMCG Industry, ideally in a material management role.Understanding of OPEX and it's use in optimising production schedules.Working Knowledge of SAP & Innova or similar manufacturing systems.The companyPilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.What we'll bring to the tableCompetitive SalaryCompetitive Holiday EntitlementPension ContributionFamily Friendly PoliciesLearning and Development OpportunitiesLife AssurancePeople matterOur valuesDeterminationSimplicityAvailabilityHumilityDisciplineSincerityOwnership