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 administrationWhat 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 environmentExperience 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 chainWhy 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