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Our client continues to go from strength to strength, and they are looking for a highly motivated and driven Raw Materials Planner to join the team, ensuring products are to the high standards their customers have come to expect.Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills and experience in a supportive environment.THE BENEFITS: Pension, Staff Discount, Health & Well-being Programme THE ROLE: To oversee the raw materials planning function.Ordering of proteins to include fresh and frozen raw material To process requests for increases, decreases in a timely manner To identify and communicate any issues arising with supply, shortages and intake issues To co-ordinate production plans To calculate the requirement for materials to come back on a backload To check the short shelf life on a daily basis To confirm receipt of PO's with the suppliers To book in frozen stock to the local storage facility To answer the office phone, liaising with customers to understand their needs To be flexible to take on extra tasks when required by the management team Be on hand to provide assistance to the rest of the team for scenarios such as holiday cover THE CANDIDATE: The drive to develop, showing continuous improvement in the role, whilst being willing to go the extra mile Good communication skills with the capability to communicate confidently internally and externally Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team Ability to work within agreed standards and cope with pressure, working to deadlines and targets demonstrating a positive 'can do' attitude Ability to prioritise work while working under time constraints with deadlines Strong attention to detail IT literacy with experience of processing computer-based data Knowledge of and compliance with all Company Policies, Procedures and Rules A willingness to carry out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested by the manager.THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.