PLANNING AND PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

Monday to Friday 40 hours per week Permanent

Site based, Lanark

Are you a driven individual, ready for a new challenge? Are you looking to work for an award winning brand? If so, we have an opportunity for a Planning and Procurement Assistant to the Border team.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Planning and Procurement Assistant will be responsible for the daily running of our Material Requirements Planning (MRP) System, placing all orders, call offs and keeping the system up to date with accurate information. Working collaboratively with Sales and all operational functions to help drive efficiencies and lower costs across the supply chain.

The successful candidate will support the Planning and Procurement Manager with day-to-day transactional duties, as well as supporting the business in developing and managing robust relationships with our Suppliers.

The Planning and Procurement Assistant will play a key role in supporting cross-functional processes and identify key projects to drive continuous improvement and the implementation of best practice solutions.

KEY DUTIES:

• Management of the MRP System, including placing purchase orders, contract call offs.
• Source, negotiate and process orders for consumables items.
• Support and assist where required with cross-functional processes and projects within the Supply Chain function.
• Act as a first point of contact for suppliers, updating or adjusting scheduled deliveries where required.
• Support in the continuous improvement of Inventory Management processes and required investigations.
• Report on gathered data to continually assess and highlight new or changing demands.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all material transactions and supplier communications.
• Communicate effectively to ensure timely delivery of materials in accordance with production schedules.
• Work proactively to prevent delays in material delivery and address any supply chain disruptions promptly.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience of working in a similar role within a FMCG/manufacturing environment.
• A good understanding and working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Excel Skills.
• Excellent numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Strong and confident communicator.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement.
• Excellent team working.

ABOUT BORDER

At Border, we are a family run business who, since 1984, have been making Beautifully Crafted Biscuits. We are a leading supplier of premium biscuits based in Scotland, Bakers of the UK's No.1 branded Mini Packs and we are the Pioneer of Scotland's No.1 'Dark Chocolate Ginger'. Our amazing biscuits are produced for many major supermarkets, retailers and businesses not only in the UK, but internationally.

We believe that biscuits are one of life's little pleasures...and are our greatest passion. We believe biscuits should be nothing short of exceptional and we are proud to make ours just that.

Pride and the desire to make something good are essential ingredients in everything we do but we also know that a truly excellent company should strive to be a force for the benefit of our society and planet. We believe that our biscuits are a Recipe for Good and we donate 10% of our profits to good causes in our local community every year.

BENEFITS

- Real Living Wage employer

- Full training provided to ensure you excel in your role.

- A dynamic and supportive working environment with a friendly team.

- Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.

- Mental health first aiders.

- Free 24/7 GP helpline.

- Optional salary sacrifice schemes.

- Paid volunteering opportunities within Lanark.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the position of Planning & Procurement Assistant at Border Biscuits, click apply now. Applications will be accepted until the closing date of 31st March 2026. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note that interviews will begin immediately for this role and therefore the role may be filled before the closing date.

At Border Biscuits, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection stages.