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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in material management and supply chain practices, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management, project management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance workflows, and ensure timely material availability for production.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Material ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementProject ManagementERP Operating SystemsContinuous Improvement
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Hard Skills
Material AvailabilityMRP ManagementSpreadsheet ManagementStock Write-Off MitigationProcess Enhancement
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCoachingCross-Functional CommunicationPrioritization
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain PracticesManufacturing EnvironmentProduct Lifecycle TransitionsMaterial Run-In/Run-OutPlanning Function
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive material availability for site production
- Lead supplier relationships
- Guide the roll-out of new project innovation while minimising write-off costs
- Manage weekly MRP messages and outputs
- Ensure purchase orders are placed, confirmations are logged, and raw materials arrive on time for production schedules
- Act as the key contact for suppliers and internal teams
- Maintain clear communication across the supply chain to maintain steady material flow
- Oversee material run-in and run-out for innovation, enterprise, and CapEx projects
- Collaborate with Project Managers to mitigate stock write-off risks
- Identify component shortages and evaluate impacts on site schedules
- Proactively escalate critical supply risks to the Materials Planning Manager
- Directly manage, coach, and set clear priorities for a Material Planner
- Support peer development across the wider planning function
- Evaluate supply chain workflows and propose process enhancements to boost efficiency and support business targets
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven hands-on experience in material management and supply chain practices, utilising ERP operating systems
- Strong computer literacy with advanced spreadsheet management capabilities
- Demonstrated track record of managing supplier relationships and cross-functional communication at all organisational levels
- Direct line management or supervisory experience
- Commitment to coaching and developing direct reports
- Exceptional problem-solving and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritize dynamic workloads and manage risk effectively
- Project management experience, particularly around product lifecycle transitions and material run-in/run-out strategies
- Experience operating within a fast-paced manufacturing or site-based supply chain environment
- Background in driving continuous improvement initiatives across planning and inventory
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary, benchmarked to market
- Annual bonus linked to business and individual performance
- Defined contribution Pension with employer contribution
- Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
- Flexible holiday trading
- Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
- Life assurance
- Save as you earn scheme
- Staff sales discount
- Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
- Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content
- Equal opportunities employer
- Reasonable adjustments for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition