Dynamic Samples Production Planner

dsm-firmenich; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Thirsk, UK is seeking a Samples Planner to effectively plan and manage short-term production, coordinate raw material requirements, and balance capacity to meet customer demand.

The role emphasizes inventory optimization, production efficiency, and on-time delivery, with responsibilities spanning daily scheduling, material procurement, and coordination with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the food industry.
• Previous experience in planning or a similar role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and proactively resolve issues.
• Fluent level of English – oral and written.
• Good communication skills and team spirit.
• Analytical and methodological.
• Strong level of computer literacy including Excel and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily production schedules in line with customer order requirements, production capacity and raw material availability.
• Manage the timely ordering and availability of raw materials required to support production and order fulfilment.
• Create warehouse pick lists to support the internal replenishment of stock and ensure materials are available when required.
• Monitor and review sales orders, including fixing or rejecting orders where necessary, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Proactively identify and communicate order, production, material or capacity issues to Customer Experience and other relevant teams, ensuring risks to customer delivery are clearly understood and managed.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels for collection materials, balancing stock availability with business requirements.
• Deputise for the Samples Manager as required, ensuring continuity of day-to-day activities and responsibilities during periods of absence or increased workload.
• Assist team with potting / packing / shipping / production as and when required.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

English fluency

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

dsm-firmenich in Thirsk, UK is seeking a Samples Planner to effectively plan and manage short-term production, coordinate raw material requirements, and balance capacity to meet customer demand.

The role emphasizes inventory optimization, production efficiency, and on-time delivery, with responsibilities spanning daily scheduling, material procurement, and coordination with internal teams.