Materials Scheduler
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 9 May 2026
LOCATION
Wednesbury
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Process Management
Process Optimization
FMCG Experience
Supplier Relationship Management
Strategic Planning
Cross-functional Collaboration
Inventory Control
Cost Reduction
FULL DESCRIPTION
Materials Scheduler
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UK’s leading food businesses. We are looking for a highly competent and motivated Materials Scheduler to join our team at our Wednesbury site. The role is predominantly office based with some time in the factory, working Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00.
About the Role
You will ensure that strategic material planning processes are in place to enable operational and production continuity. Lead coordination with internal and external key stakeholders to ensure materials are in place to satisfy all production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Set-up weekly Scheduling tool with administrator to ensure accurate Ordering of Materials.
- Work towards accurate Stock hold position in-line with MRP Managers agreed Targets.
- Propose Cost saving plans through accurate call-offs of materials with economies of scale.
- Review with administrator exceptions & variances to help raise awareness areas of opportunities.
- Working closely with internal stakeholders, such as Operations, wider Planning functions, Procurement, Technical & NPD.
- Establishing strong relations with External suppliers to leverage strong supply-chain bonds.
- Working on process improvement ideas that work towards the MRP Managers department targets.
- Drive accountability at site on areas of over usage identified against our costed Standards.
- Support Cover for ROP Admin Task when called-upon.
What You'll Need to Be Successful
- Strong understanding of process management.
- Previous experience in process optimization, operations, or business management.
- FMCG experience understanding the demands of high turnover short shelf-life products.
- Ability to work under high pressure and work to tight deadlines.
- Strategic and Analytical Mindset.
- Team player who is able to work across a large cross-functional group.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal across all levels.
Benefits
- Salary from £30,000 DOE
- 31 days holiday allowance
- 5% pension
- Life assurance/insurance
- Various lifestyle benefits, including cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts, and discounted cinema tickets.
- Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support.
- Free staff parking.
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