Materials Scheduler

Who are we, and what do we do?

Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

Our advanced manufacturing site in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is our newest advanced manufacturing site, and we’ve invested around £4.7 million into state‑of‑the‑art facilities. The site is a flagship Added Value centre for Avara, employing over 150 talented individuals who supply some of the UK’s largest supermarkets and popular restaurants.

As an inclusive, forward‑thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our business and our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Materials Scheduler to join our team, based at our Wednesbury site. The role is predominantly office based, however some time in the factory will also be required. As a Materials Scheduler, you will be working Monday to Friday 08:00‑17:00.

You will ensure that strategic material planning processes are in place to enable operational and production continuity, and be responsible for leading the co‑ordination with internal and external key stakeholders to ensure their materials are in place to satisfy all production requirements.

• Set‑up weekly scheduling tool with administrator to ensure accurate ordering of materials
• Work towards accurate stock hold position in line with MRP managers agreed targets
• Propose cost‑saving plans through accurate call‑offs of materials with economies of scale
• Review with administrator exceptions and variances to raise awareness of opportunities and give feedback to the manager and wider teams
• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Operations, Planning, Procurement, Technical & NPD
• Establish strong relations with external suppliers to leverage strong supply‑chain bonds
• Work on process improvement ideas that work towards the MRP manager’s department targets
• Drive accountability at site on areas of over‑usage identified against our costed standards
• Support cover for ROP admin tasks when called‑upon

• Strong understanding of process management
• Previous experience in process optimisation, operations, or business management
• FMCG experience understanding the demands of high‑turnover short shelf‑life products, with a broad knowledge of many disciplines within the organisation
• Ability to work under high pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Team player who is able to work across a large cross‑functional group
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal across all levels

As a Materials Scheduler you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

• Salary from £30,000 DOE
• 31 days holiday allowance
• 5% pension
• Life assurance/insurance
• Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets
• Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments
• Free staff parking – a short walk away

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a member of the resourcing team to discuss your application and CV further. There will also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

INDHP #The Avara Way