Detailed Production Scheduling/ Material Requirements Planner

Business area: Cereal Partners Worldwide

Job Title: Detailed Production Scheduling/ Material Requirements Planner

Location: Staverton, Wiltshire

Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum depending on experience + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits!

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

Position Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to join our team in our Cereal Partners UK site as a Detailed Production Scheduling/MRP Planner at Staverton, Wiltshire.

At Cereal Partners UK, we have established ourselves as one of the largest cereal manufacturers in the UK, making many well-loved brands such as Shreddies and Shredded Wheat. Our aim is simple: to provide high quality, nutritious and great tasting breakfast cereals. You could join our mission to create a nation of Cereal Lovers!

A day in the life of a Detailed Production Scheduling/MRP Planner

Reporting into the Factory Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of material, recipe and resource master data within the SAP (GLOBE) environment and both the MRP and DPS plans within the team. You will create and manage the short-term supply plan recognising all constraints within the supply stream for those assets you manage, to maintain the production plans.

Other key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Maintenance of our GLOBE(SAP) Master data environment.
• Validating, populating and providing data in accordance with published data standards and adhering to agreed timelines.
• Self-auditing factory data to identify obsolete, redundant and duplicate data.
• Using all the DPS system functionalities to enable an exception-based management and simulation planning approach to drive high levels of case fill rate.
• Support improvement initiatives in reducing waste, problem solving and improving efficiency.
• Maintaining production plans in coordination with other DPS planner at site.
• Create and manage an optimised replenishment plan for raw and packaging materials over an 18-month horizon that ensures a consistent supply of material to production.

Monitor supply signals through the use of MRP purchase requisitions ensuring delivery dates, lead times and required quantities are correct.

Create and manage purchase orders and ensuring their fulfilment by the supplier.

Work directly with suppliers on the delivery of materials: this includes creating, sending, confirming, receiving, investigating errors and discrepancies on blocked or parked invoice lines and handling all exceptions / issues in those operations, including claims management.

Managing stock projections and ensuring the production plan meets our demand requirements.

Reacting to changes in the MPS plan to ensure that we are making the right products at the right time to satisfy customer demands.

Working closely with Operations to create a detailed production plan that appreciates the constraints of the assets for both packing and manufacturing.

What will make you successful?

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong attention to detail and a passion to improve processes, you will have proven experience of working within an Operations, Warehousing or Supply Chain environment.

Other key attributes are:

• Familiarisation and confidence with Microsoft Excel and GLOBE (SAP) systems.

Ideally educated to A-level standards or equivalent.

Knowledge and experience in SAP Master Data maintenance or planning role preferably in an end-to-end planning, engineering or logistics role.

Experience within a factory environment would be advantageous.

An understanding of basic principles of Factory Costing and Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) would be advantageous.

Ability to manage multiple tasks whilst remaining calm under pressure.

Excellent planning and organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.

Good analytical skills, high degree of numeracy.

Ability to work in a team with a self-motivated attitude and flexible approach.

You will have a strong problem-solving mind-set, as well as the ability to challenge and improve existing processes.

This is a great opportunity to work within a talented and dedicated team, in what will be a challenging role. In return, we will offer you all the support and guidance necessary to succeed in this role.

What can we offer in return?

Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

Join us at Cereal Partners UK and embark on a rewarding career where you can make a difference, grow your skills, and be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating a nation of cereal lovers. We can’t wait to hear from you!

The closing date for this role is 2 February 2026

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Cereal Partners UK, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion.

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!