What we’re looking for…

As a Senior Material Planner, you will drive material availability for site production, lead supplier relationships, and guide the seamless roll-out of new project innovation while minimising write-off costs.

Your responsibilities will include...

• MRP & Order Management: Manage weekly MRP messages and outputs, ensuring purchase orders are placed, confirmations are logged, and raw materials arrive on time for production schedules.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the key contact for suppliers and internal teams, maintaining clear communication across the supply chain to maintain steady material flow.
• Project & NPI Support: Oversee material run-in and run-out for innovation, enterprise, and CapEx projects, collaborating with Project Managers to mitigate stock write-off risks.
• Risk Escalation & Mitigation: Identify component shortages, evaluate impacts on site schedules, and proactively escalate critical supply risks to the Materials Planning Manager.
• Team Leadership & Development: Directly manage, coach, and set clear priorities for a Material Planner while supporting peer development across the wider planning function.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate supply chain workflows, proposing logical process enhancements to boost efficiency and support business targets.

What you’ll bring…

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven hands-on experience in material management and supply chain practices, utilising ERP operating systems.
• Strong computer literacy with advanced spreadsheet management capabilities.
• Demonstrated track record of managing supplier relationships and cross-functional communication at all organisational levels.
• Direct line management or supervisory experience with a commitment to coaching and developing direct reports.
• Exceptional problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise dynamic workloads and manage risk effectively.

And it would also be great if you can demonstrate:

• Project management experience, particularly around product lifecycle transitions and material run-in/run-out strategies.
• Experience operating within a fast-paced manufacturing or site-based supply chain environment.
• A background in driving continuous improvement initiatives across planning and inventory.

What we offer…

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary, benchmarked to market
• Annual bonus linked to business and individual performance
• Defined contribution Pension with employer contribution
• Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
• Flexible holiday trading
• Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
• Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content
• And much more!

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for!