Agricultural Planner – Diss – £44,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an Agricultural Planner to enhance poultry production efficiency. In this role, you'll manage bird placement and slaughter schedules while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Your analytical skills will be key in forecasting and reporting, and you'll work closely with the supply planning team to optimize operations. This position offers a vibrant work culture with excellent development opportunities, making it perfect for those passionate about sustainable agriculture. If you're ready to make an impact in the agricultural sector, this role is for you.

Benefits

Company Profit Bonus Scheme

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, and excellent analytical abilities.
• Previous experience in poultry production management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning for poultry, including bird placement and slaughter schedules.
• Collaborate with supply planning to meet specifications and resolve supply chain issues.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written and Spoken English

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Driving Licence

Poultry Production Experience

Job description

Agricultural Planner
Agricultural Planner – Diss – £44,000 DOE– Excellent Benefits

The Job:
A leading agricultural organisation is seeking an Agricultural Planner to oversee the production planning of Turkeys, Ducks, and Geese. Key responsibilities include planning bird placement, transfers, and long-term slaughter schedules for all poultry, as well as coordinating egg sets and hatch profiles for ducks. The role also involves estimating and allocating feed requirements to ensure optimal growth and efficiency. Ensuring compliance with legislation, farm assurance standards, biosecurity measures, and customer requirements is essential, along with identifying and resolving any supply chain issues that may arise.

The Agricultural Planner will keep farm management informed of all planning schedules and changes while working closely with the supply planning team to meet bird specifications. The role also involves collating quarterly and annual data for reporting, as well as analysing historical performance data to improve forecasting accuracy. Additionally, the planner will support farm administration and technical tasks as required, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the poultry production process.

The Company:
A well-established agricultural business with a strong focus on poultry production, delivering high-quality products while ensuring sustainable and efficient farming practices. This organisation promotes a positive and progressive work culture, offering excellent development opportunities.

The Candidate:

1. Excellent interpersonal skills
2. Good written and spoken English
3. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
4. Analytical skills with attention to detail
5. Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
6. Organised and able to manage multiple tasks
7. Full driving licence
8. Previous experience in poultry production, management, or a similar role

The Package:
- Salary: £37,000 - £44,000 per annum DOE
- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (08:30am – 17:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break). Flexibility required during peak times
- Excellent Benefits
- Company profit bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.

Although based at the Redgrave site, occasional travel to other sites may be required for meetings and team events.

Please email your CV to Chris Brown, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].