FMCG Operations Planner — Production & Forecasting

Greencore Group plc; Bo'ness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company share save scheme

Competitive pension contribution

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Exclusive Greencore employee discount

Wellbeing Centre platform

Enhanced parental leave and menopause

Job summary

Greencore’s Bo’ness site is seeking a Planner to create daily production schedules, manage stock levels, and ensure efficient operation to meet customer demand. You will forecast requirements, monitor performance, and work across departments to improve processes and reduce costs.

Applicants should have planning experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment, strong numerical skills, and excellent communication. The role is site-based with Sunday–Thursday shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role within a fast paced or FMCG environment.
• Strong numerical ability with confidence analysing data and making informed decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supporting effective cross functional working.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritise production to maximise efficiency while meeting customer service targets.
• Manage stock levels across finished goods, WIP and offsite inventory accurately and proactively.
• Monitor factory performance daily, ensuring strong operational flow and timely delivery.
• Forecast production needs to support material availability and labour planning.
• Track, analyse and improve KPIs to support continuous operational excellence.
• Collaborate effectively across teams and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce costs, enhance efficiency and optimise planning processes.

Skills

Planning experience

Numerical analysis

Written and verbal communication

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

Job description

Greencore’s Bo’ness site is seeking a Planner to create daily production schedules, manage stock levels, and ensure efficient operation to meet customer demand. You will forecast requirements, monitor performance, and work across departments to improve processes and reduce costs.

Applicants should have planning experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment, strong numerical skills, and excellent communication. The role is site-based with Sunday–Thursday shifts.