Production Planner Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

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19.05.2025

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03.07.2025

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Job Description:

Part of the Vita Food Group, Rondanini is a family-run firm with 30 years of experience working with the world’s most important retailers. Since 1989, we have brought high-quality, delicious foods to the UK, proudly representing the Italian food tradition.

At Rondanini UK, we specialize in developing chilled and ambient food solutions for top grocery retailers and foodservice groups.

To find out more about the Vita Food Group: Click here

About us:

At Rondanini, we are passionate about exceptional Italian cuisine. As the UK’s leading supplier, producer, and importer of high-quality Italian foods, we have been delivering authentic flavors to restaurants, retailers, and food service providers since 1989. We pride ourselves on our innovative and practical approach to creating exceptional food solutions tailored to our customers' needs.

The Opportunity:

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Production Planner Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for a highly organized and proactive individual to manage the end-to-end supply chain in a fast-paced food production environment.

Position: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 17:30

Location: Manchester (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities:

• Align ingredient supply and demand forecasts with production and commercial strategies to ensure seamless operations.
• Manage procurement and stock levels of raw materials to support multiple food production lines.
• Minimize wastage and optimize resource utilization.
• Coordinate weekly national and international shipments, ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
• Monitor and manage transport costs to optimize logistics expenses.
• Oversee stock levels of raw materials in third-party warehouses, balancing inventory needs with cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with stock controllers and runners for smooth production preparation.
• Plan daily production volumes considering operational limitations and customer demand provided by the demand planner.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as required by the Group.

Person Specification:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience in supply and demand forecasting with a strong understanding of ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize procurement and inventory management.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers, transport providers, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and drive continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• Career development opportunities.
• One wellness day per year.
• 15% discount at our sister company, Salvo 1968, and exclusive offers on companyshopgroup.co.uk.
• Access to mental health, legal, and financial support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to save on commuting.
• Regular product tastings.
• Annual Christmas and summer parties, plus quarterly team events.
• Enhanced family leave: up to 6 months fully paid maternity/adoption leave, up to 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave, and paid leave for fertility treatments (based on length of service).