Factory Planner

Barfoots of Botley; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in the UK is looking for a dynamic individual to join their planning team. The role requires 1-2 years of planning experience, knowledge of production processes, and proficiency in Excel. Key responsibilities include generating production plans and identifying risks. A supportive work environment with numerous benefits is offered, including a pension scheme and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

24/7 Online GP access

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted leisure membership

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years planning experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of planning and forecasting.
• Planning or production experience within an FMCG.
• Experience in a target-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Factory Planner in improvements.
• Generate and maintain daily production plans.
• Identify risks and opportunities to the plan.
• Enable effective decision making and communication.
• Produce accurate master production schedules.

Skills

Planning experience

Microsoft Office skills

Excellent communication skills

Numeracy skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Us

Growing is in our nature. Over 40 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops.

Today, we’re a global farming and food business working thousands of acres and employing thousands of people around the world to grow, process, pack and market a range of fresh produce.

Supplying our premium produce to some of the UK’s leading retailers and restaurants, we are very proud of what we do and how we do it. With our impressive green credentials, we truly are committed to sustainability, demonstrating continued investment in the latest technologies to help maintain our carbon neutral footprint.

The Role

As a result of our continued growth and development, a superb opportunity has arisen to join our busy Planning Team. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals with a positive attitude who can demonstrate previous experience in a fast‑paced planning environment.

Duties and responsibilities will include providing robust planning processes, enabling efficient information, communication and decision‑making pathways. Highlighting risks/opportunities and providing options or solutions to the team in order to assist the business and help drive continuous improvement within the supply chain function.

A dedicated and strong team player capable of supporting other members of the team as required ensuring the successful functionality of the planning or operational process.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Factory Planner in developing and driving improvements
• Generate and maintain accurate and achievable daily production plans and schedules, in Excel or business systems
• Identify and communicate the risks and opportunities to plan, by utilising and maintaining accurate production planning data & models
• Gain a detailed understanding of upstream, downstream and production processes
• Enable effective decision making & accurate assessment & communication of potential impact, opportunities and options
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure delivery the right product at the right time and cost
• Generate and maintain operation and planning KPI’s, reports and data as required
• Working with the Senior Factory Planner to produce accurate master production schedules (12‑week window)

Requirements

• A minimum 1‑2 years planning experience preferred
• A working knowledge of planning and forecasting
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Planning or production experience within an FMCG
• Experience of successfully working in a target driven environment
• Able to prioritise tasks and use own initiative
• Excellent communication skills in a business environment
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills with a strong understanding of Excel
• Strong numeracy skills
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Has a “can‑do” approach to work tasks, team and business goals
• Capable of maintaining positive relationships between teams and suppliers/customers

Benefits

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme
• 24/7 Online GP access
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Committed to Sustainability