Materials Planner

Description

Summary: Seeking a Materials Planner to join a manufacturing team, ensuring material availability, optimizing inventory, and supporting production operations within a dynamic and complex environment that embraces change and continuous improvement. Highlights: 1. Supportive, engaged team within a complex manufacturing environment 2. Culture of manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement 3. Opportunity to challenge the status quo * Full time hours with long term career development * Supportive, engaged team within a complex manufacturing environment * Competitive salary and strong professional growth opportunities About the Role We are seeking a Materials Planner to join our Christchurch manufacturing team based at our Hornby site. This position is full-time hours however please note it will be on a fixed term basis until late June (this is an estimation).The hours will be Monday - Friday day shifts and you will be reporting to the Materials Planning Manager - ANZ. You will play a critical role in ensuring material availability, inventory optimisation, and seamless support for production operations. You will work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, and cross-functional teams to meet business needs while contributing to a culture of manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement. This is a dynamic environment where change is embraced and challenging the status quo is encouraged. Please note this is a complex manufacturing environment and therefore your days can be unpredictable. Duties will include: * Developing materials plans aligned with monthly and weekly production schedules * Analysing and validating MRP data to ensure accurate and timely purchasing of all BOM items * Purchasing direct materials to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements * Identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities through CI initiatives and working capital optimisation * Monitoring supplier performance across quality, service, and delivery metrics * Coordinating direct materials with logistics, 3PL providers, and freight forwarding partners * Managing order amendments, cancellations, substitutions, and pricing data maintenance * Reporting monthly on materials planning performance, including inventory value, slow-moving stock, supplier performance, and schedule misses * Coordinating MPI and transitional facility requirements for imported materials and ensuring compliance with all documentation and audit processes Key Requirements & Responsibilities * Experience in purchasing or planning, ideally within a manufacturing environment * A strong background in inventory management * Must be able to work independently and have strong attention to detail * Strong attention to detail and a results-driven approach * Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business * Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills * Comfortable with change and committed to continuous improvement * Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities * Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Excel * Ability to manage ambiguity and work effectively in a fast-paced environment * B2B exposure and experience working with suppliers About the Company We are a global manufacturer of flexible packaging for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical and personal care industries. With around 50,000 employees in 40 countries around the world, we have robust systems and processes; and a true focus on Health & Safety. As we are considered an integral part of the essential services industries, we are a stable employer with solid long term prospects. How to Apply Click 'APPLY' or contact Katie France for a confidential discussion if you have any further questions to the above. Email: Katie.f@stellarrecruitment.co.nz