Lead Material Planner (Packaging)

Lead Material Planner (Packaging) Location: Northampton (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Salary: Up to 42,000 + 5% bonusThe Opportunity We''re supporting a leading FMCG business to recruit a Lead Material Planner (Packaging) into a newly created role, driven by increased complexity, NPD activity, and multi-site operations.This is a hands-on leadership position where you''ll take ownership of packaging material supply while managing a small team of planners across multiple sites. You''ll play a key role in ensuring service levels are maintained, supply risks are managed, and packaging availability supports both production and customer demand.Sitting at the centre of procurement, planning, technical and operations, this role offers strong visibility and the opportunity to influence how packaging supply is managed across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate a multi-site team of Material Planners (3 direct reports)Own packaging availability and service level performance across all sitesManage packaging call-offs aligned to production plans and supplier lead timesAct as the escalation point for supply issues, driving resolution and continuous improvementMonitor inventory levels and proactively manage risks (shortages, delays, overstock)Communicate delivery schedules across warehouse, planning, and operations teamsMaintain accurate data across ERP/MRP systems, including forecasts, pricing, and supplier informationSupport new product launches, artwork changes, and supply ..... full job details .....