Raw Material Scheduler

Job Description

AAK is proud to be the worlds leading producer of specialty vegetable fats. Through our unique co-development approach, we develop and provide value-adding vegetable oil solutions in close collaboration with our customers, enabling them to achieve long-lastingbusiness results.By doing so, we solve customer specific needs across many industries including Bakery, Chocolate & Confectionery, Dairy, Foodservice, Infant Nutrition and Personal Care.Our pioneering spirit and passion for innovation keeps us at the cutting edge of our industry and is what sets us apart. It enables our employees to work in a safe and supportive environment in which they make a genuine impact.AAK employ more than 3,500 employees globally and with 20 production facilities and customisation plants, and sales offices in over 25 countries spanning six continents we have one of our industries most diverse global footprints.AAK HullAAK Hull is in the heart of an area enjoying significant redevelopment and investment.The Port of Hull is being established as a world-class centre for renewable energy and manufacturing, and at AAK we feel proud to be part of this important industrial renaissance for Yorkshire and the UK.At our recently upgraded site at King George Dock we operate the UKs largest refinery for edible oils and fats. We supply businesses in the sectors of food manufacturing, baking, foodservice and retail, and we work closely with customers to co-develop bespokeproducts.About the roleAAK are seeking to appoint a Raw Materials Scheduler to work as part of the Planning team. The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling stock movements on site and external warehousing. Order raw material components in line with forecast.Responsibilities

• To order raw material components to meet the short/medium term production requirements across all production areas in line with forecast.
• Control stock movements into the site and external warehousing whilst working to strict storage constraints. Including oil movements from AAK Europe.
• Work alongside the Production Planners and facilitate where possible, fluctuations in demand against production forecasts.
• Highlight and raise supplier service issues to ensure timely component supply
• Work closely with the warehouse and procurement department to chase deliveries, outstanding orders, collections and returns whilst keeping all system data accurate.
• Analysing usage trends vs forecast. Reporting on findings.
• Develop and work with suppliers to determine a good working relationship
• Highlighting any impending stock outs. Weekly report to be issued.
• SAP master data to be maintained and reviewed. To develop and improve SAP systems.

About youThe successful candidate will have the following skills and experience;

• Experience working within a similar role.
• SAP experience is desirable.
• Experience of customs procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to meet deadlines, time manage and prioritise workloads.
• Problem solving skills.
• Computer literate.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team

In return AAK offer:

• 10% non-contribution pension.
• Bonus scheme.
• UK Healthcare scheme.
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• Group life cover.
• Group income protection scheme.
• Ride2Work scheme.

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law inany aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.You may have experience of the following: Scheduler, Materials Planner, Buyer, Procurement, Buying, Materials Planning, Demand Planning Administrator, Materials Scheduling, Purchasing, Demand Planner, Logistics Planner, Food Manufacturing, Assistant Planner,FMCG Warehouse Administrator, Raw Materials, Production Planner, Supply Chain Assistant, etc.Ref: 134 491