Job Description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), dairy ingredients and dairy free products.

Due to a secondment to focus on the further expansion of operations at our Nuneaton site, a role has become available on a fixed-term basis to manage the materials flows into the site for core business and product pipeline.

Whilst ensuring robust stock holding policies and minimising stock write-off, you will utilise your MRP experience to support with the management of stock supplies for 12 production lines which will deliver 15k tonnes of cheese across ~200SKUs.

As a strong communicator, you’ll be working closely with stakeholders internally and externally at all levels, with additional exposure to NPD projects and artwork changes.

Working pattern: Monday-Friday (on-site)

12-month fixed term contract (FTC)

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Managing stock levels and minimising material write-offs, reporting on delisting and obsolete stock
• Working towards achieving 100% service level for the site and achieving cost-effective material stock levels
• Supporting project delivery from a materials perspective from Gate 0 to Gate 3
• Supporting material and/or product changes coming to sites, collaborating with broader teams to deliver in line with project timelines and budgets
• Building and maintaining supplier relationships, chasing overdue PO’s, and deal with invoice queries
• Monitoring supplier performance on a monthly basis against KPIs
• Using systemic best ways of practices supporting business development agenda

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…

• Experienced in a materials or supply chain management position with a focus on relevant products with complex MRP components
• Able to utilise sound logic to present findings in an orderly fashion
• Able to communicate with stakeholders and influence on supply matters
• Experienced challenging and supporting challenges to ensure an effective supply chain
• Comfortable with MRP infrastructures (Excel, AX Dynamics )

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• Completion Bonus

• Autonomous and inclusive working environment

• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas

• Enhanced employer pension contributions

• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.

• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing

• Long service recognised every 5 years

• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay

• Discounted branded products

• Free, onsite parking

• Individual allocated lockers

• Subsidised staff restaurant – opening 8am – 6.30pm & 9.30pm – 1am.

• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays

• One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice

• Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs

• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits

We are an accredited Disability Confident Employer where we strive to ensure our site is inclusive and accessible for all.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

#SDUK2026

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.

You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.