Demand Planner

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a proactive Production & Supply Chain Planner to coordinate operations in Cullompton. The ideal candidate will manage production schedules, optimize supply chain operations, and possess strong analytical skills, particularly in Excel. Experience in food manufacturing is essential. If you value precision and teamwork, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in production or supply chain planning ideally within food manufacturing.
• Understanding of butchery, carcass breakdown, and product yield optimisation.
• Background in meat, food production, or FMCG environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage weekly production schedules.
• Translate sales forecasts into actionable production plans.
• Monitor production progress daily and adjust plans as necessary.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Proficiency in Excel

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

OrderWise

Aptean SI

Job description

Production & Supply Chain Planner

Cullompton

GBP up to 35,000 DOE

We re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Production & Supply Chain Planner to coordinate the flow of livestock, raw materials, and finished goods through the butchery and production process. This is a key role at the heart of our operations, ensuring that the right products are produced at the right time to meet customer demand all while upholding the companies values of integrity, quality, and sustainability.

As the Production & Supply Chain Planner, you ll:

• Develop and manage weekly production schedules across our Butchery, Packing, and Small Goods teams.
• Translate sales forecasts and stock requirements into actionable production plans.
• Balance operational capacity with carcass volumes to optimise throughput and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with Farming Coordinators, suppliers, and logistics teams to ensure smooth and timely supply chain operations.
• Monitor production progress daily and adjust plans to respond to changing demand or supply conditions.
• Maintain accurate data in systems such as OrderWise and Aptean SI to support forecasting, yield analysis, and traceability.
• Produce regular performance reports on production efficiency, stock levels, and forecast accuracy.
• Work closely with Sales, Product, and Operations teams to plan for new product launches and seasonal peaks.

Production & Supply Chain Planner skills and experience:

• Strong analytical and planning skills, with proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data modelling).
• Experience in production or supply chain planning ideally within food manufacturing or processing.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with a proactive, problem-solving approach.

• Experience using OrderWise or Aptean SI systems.
• Understanding of butchery, carcass breakdown, and product yield optimisation.
• Background in meat, food production, or FMCG environments.

If you re motivated by precision, sustainability, and teamwork we d love to hear from you so send your CV today