Packaging Planner

Packaging Planner
Location: Northampton (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)
Salary: Circa -30,000

The Opportunity
We''re supporting a fast-paced FMCG business to recruit a Packaging Planner into a newly created role, driven by growth and increasing product complexity.

This is a highly collaborative, detail-focused position sitting across procurement, planning, technical and operations. You''ll play a key role in ensuring packaging materials are available to support production, new product launches, and ongoing supply requirements.

With over 1,500 SKUs, this role is well suited to someone who thrives in a fast-moving, coordination-heavy environment and enjoys working across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage packaging call-offs aligned to production plans and lead times
• Raise and process orders, ensuring accuracy and timely supplier confirmation
• Maintain strong communication with suppliers to manage deliveries and resolve issues
• Monitor packaging stock levels and escalate risks (shortages or overstock)
• Support new product launches, artwork changes, and SKU setup
• Coordinate across planning, technical, procurement, and operations teams
• Maintain accurate data across ERP/MRP and SAP systems
• Prepare reports and support wider procurement and supply chain administration

What We''re Looking For

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with both internal teams and external suppliers
• Experience using Excel and ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Experience within supply chain, planning, procurement, or FMCG environments would be advantageous but not essential.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days from home)
• Flexible start times (between 8am-9am)
• Core hours typically between 10am-4pm
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop within procurement and supply chain

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing FMCG business in a role that offers real exposure across the supply chain. You''ll gain hands-on experience across planning, procurement, and operations while working in a supportive, team-focused environment.

If you''re organised, proactive, and enjoy working in a fast-paced role with variety, we''d love to hear from you.