Materials Manager

At KP Snacks, we know great snacks start with great operations behind the scenes. We're looking for a Materials Manager who can ensure the right materials are in the right place at the right time, every time.

This is a highly visible leadership role, responsible for the planning, procurement, inventory management and availability of raw materials, packaging and indirect materials across the site. You'll play a critical part in keeping production running smoothly, balancing service, cost, quality and stock levels while maintaining the highest food safety and compliance standards.

Leading a team of three colleagues, you'll work closely with Site Leadership, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehousing and external suppliers to manage material availability, reduce risk, improve inventory performance and drive operational excellence. You'll be confident influencing at all levels, challenging where necessary and building strong relationships that deliver results.

If you're a strong people leader with exceptional stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness and a passion for continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

• Proven Materials Management experience
  Significant experience in a Materials Manager, Inventory Manager, Supply Chain Manager or similar role within FMCG, food manufacturing or a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
  The confidence to build credibility and effectively communicate with colleagues at all levels, from shop floor teams through to senior leadership, while developing strong external supplier relationships

• Exceptional people leadership skills
  Experience leading, coaching and developing teams, creating engagement and delivering results through others in a demanding operational environment

• Expertise in inventory, planning and procurement processes
  Strong knowledge of materials planning, inventory control, supplier performance management, warehousing and working capital management, with a track record of delivering measurable improvements

• Analytical and problem-solving capability
  The ability to interpret data, identify risks and opportunities, make informed decisions and implement effective solutions to maintain service and minimise disruption

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