Material Planner – UK Network

About the role

The Material Planner will own the long‑term material planning for a defined portfolio across McCormick’s UK network. You will balance service levels with cash targets while collaborating with NPD, procurement and supply teams to ensure a robust planning process.

Key responsibilities

• Take overall ownership of material planning for the UK network, managing inventory levels to meet service and cash objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with NPD, procurement and supply functions to ensure governance of the monthly planning cycle.
• Identify capacity or supply gaps from long‑term plans and devise inventory strategies.
• Manage material availability challenges across multiple UK sites and communicate impacts to business stakeholders.
• Own short‑term regional availability management and long‑term supplier planning in partnership with procurement.
• Collaborate with strategic suppliers on joint value‑creation initiatives and business continuity plans.
• Implement the Material Supply Management Capability framework and service‑level agreements with key suppliers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain or a related field.
• Previous planning experience in a production or warehouse environment, preferably within food or FMCG.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and comfort working with numbers.
• Excellent communication, time‑management and multitasking abilities.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• SAP MM module
• MRP or other ERP systems
• General IT proficiency

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for a global leader in the food industry.
• Supportive culture that encourages growth and respects contributions.
• Engagement in projects that impact flavour experiences worldwide.