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Materials Scheduler

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Avara Foods

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United Kingdom , Wednesbury

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Logistics

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Salary:

30000.00 GBP / Year
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As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our business and our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Materials Scheduler to join our Team, based at our Wednesbury site. The role is predominantly office based, however some time in the factory will also be required. As a Materials Scheduler, you will be working Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00.

Job Responsibility:

  • Ensure that strategic material planning processes are in place to enable operational and production continuity
  • Lead coordination with internal & external key stakeholders to ensure materials in place to satisfy all production requirements
  • Set-up weekly Scheduling tool with administrator to ensure accurate ordering of materials
  • Work towards accurate stock hold position in line with MRP Managers agreed targets
  • Propose cost saving plans through accurate call-offs of materials with economies of scale
  • Review with administrator exceptions & variances to help raise awareness of areas of opportunities and then feedback to Manager and wider teams
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Operations, wider Planning functions, Procurement, Technical & NPD
  • Establish strong relations with external suppliers to leverage strong supply-chain bonds
  • Work on process improvement ideas that work towards the MRP Managers department targets
  • Drive accountability at site on areas of over usage identified against our costed Standards
  • Support cover for ROP Admin Task when called-upon

Requirements:

  • Strong understanding of process management
  • Previous experience in process optimization, operations, or business management
  • FMCG experience understanding the demands of high turnover short shelf-life products, with a broad knowledge of many disciplines within an Organisation
  • Ability to work under high pressure and work to tight deadlines
  • Strategic and Analytical Mindset
  • Team player who is able to work across a large cross-functional group
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal across all levels.
What we offer:
  • 31 days holiday allowance
  • 5% pension
  • Life assurance/insurance
  • Various lifestyle benefits such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets
  • Wellbeing resources including free online health advice & support and wellbeing assessments
  • Free staff parking - a short walk away

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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