Gi group are looking for a Planning & Materials Manager to help support our client based in Lowestoft. This role is for a leading UK food manufacturer. The primary function of the role is to optimise the production schedule to deliver the right balance between service, production efficiency and stock/ working capital. The planning & materials manager will also have their own portfolio of materials to manage. They will support the delivery of the sites KPI's for service and performance. Ensure business processes are followed and support the delivery of continuous improvement in the S&OP process. Production Planning Review short term horizon weekly and adjust production plans where needed to avoid service disruption but maintain plan stability where possible. Manage stocks in line with capacity and working capital constraints and align stock projections to target stock levels and available capacity. Optimise the short-term production schedule considering...