Materials Planner

Company Description

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).

FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations. 

Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?!  We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.

We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.

Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial, and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.

About the Role

We're hiring for a Materials Planner to join us at FBC! This is a key role within the Supply Chain team at our Edinburgh bakery, focused on maintaining optimal Finished Goods stock to meet production plans and service levels, while avoiding overstocking to reduce waste and storage costs.

Based in the Site Planning function, you'll have visibility across supply, demand, and NPD, working closely with suppliers, project managers, marketing, and operations. Consistent adherence to Business Change Management processes is essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of customer service targets and alignment with production plans
• Own the SAP MRP and material ordering process, maintaining supply continuity and adhering to lead times
• Manage contract fulfilment accurately within SAP
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Project Managers, Operations, and external suppliers
• Maintain optimal stock levels of material goods to support production without overstocking
• Respond effectively to short-notice changes in production plans and communicate updates clearly
• Support the implementation and integration of New Product Development (NPD) initiatives

Who we are looking for

• Systems & Tools

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Experience with MRP systems; SAP knowledge highly advantageous

• Communication & Collaboration

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships internally and externally
  • Experience working directly with customers is desirable
  • Able to influence and drive results across cross-functional teams

• Planning & Organisation

  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
  • Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail

• Analytical & Problem Solving

  • Numerate and confident working with data
  • Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to problem solving

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.