Materials Planning Manager

Ready to fuel the success of globally renowned brands like Gillette, Ariel, Fairy, and Oral-B? Do you want to be part of the innovation and technological advancement of products used every day by millions of the world's consumers? Then apply to be our Materials Planning Manager and join the Manufacturing initiative team based at our Reading Plant to start leading shave care brands like Gillette and Venus! What You Can Expect: This role is an excellent and unique opportunity to advance in a challenging career at P&G by demonstrating growing levels of technical and leadership skills! You will be responsible for the managing of our raw and pack material alongside a portfolio of Reading plant initiatives from both our shave (Gillette) and beauty (Old Spice) care organisations. Roles & Responsibilities:

• Management of all raw and pack material suppliers to improve supplier quality assurance, reduce stops on the production lines due to materials defects and process reliability loss to Operations, as well as validation of material and process changes driven by regulatory or cost savings opportunities.
• Delivery of the initiative program at Reading Plant for Gillette and Old Spice including the technical and supply chain readiness of initiatives, identifying, communicating, and mitigating technical and supply-related risks.
• Ensure initiative deliverables meet business needs and influence the strategic direction of the work to be done.
• Collaborate with partners in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance to identify creative solutions for technology development.
• Develop a robust project technical learning plan, identify risks early, and ensure timely project execution with excellence.
• Clarify business objectives, define success criteria, and communicate issues effectively to drive decision-making.
  
  What we are looking for:
• Strong project management and technical skills, preferably with knowledge of liquids making and packing manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage tasks and responsibilities across multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership and partnership skills. Can operate and influence with sufficient independence to provide technical direction to the project team, and partner with multiple functions effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Preferable but not necessary - Experience in a manufacturing environment to verify the skills and application of them have prepared you for this role.
Right to work For this role, P&G are willing to provide sponsorship to those who require a visa to live and work in the UK, subject to meeting all the necessary Home Office requirements. Full details on visa restrictions can be found on the Home Office website and immigration rules are subject to change. P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.


• Continuous coaching & mentorship: we are passionate about our work and will make sure that you receive formal training as well as regular mentorship from your manager and others.
• Dynamic and Respectful Work Environment: employees are at the core; we value every individual and encourage work-life balance. Our Reading Campus is home to over 200+ engineers and scientists; the site is friendly, diverse and has a rich history of best-in-class manufacturing and innovation!
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: We consistently benchmark our salaries against top competitors and every P&G employee's salary is reviewed at least annually so there is ample room for growth. In addition to this you'll receive an annual bonus based on business results. P&G take a Total Rewards approach meaning on top of your salary, you can expect a whole range of benefits including: Double Match Pension Scheme; Private Medical Insurance; P&G Contributed Share Programme; 25 Days Holiday and more.