Forecasting & Production Planner for Customer Fulfilment

Thegreenhousegrowers; Ely; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Medical cash plan

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Group Life

Retail and leisure discounts

Pension contribution matched up to 5%

Job summary

Thegreenhousegrowers are seeking a proactive Planning and Supply Coordinator in Ely to join the Commercial department. You will develop accurate demand forecasts and production plans, coordinating with growers, production, logistics and commercial teams to keep our supply chain running smoothly.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will balance customer requirements with crop availability and capacity, driving improved forecast accuracy and on-time delivery while minimising waste.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production planning, supply chain, operations, manufacturing or scheduling role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with data and production plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across production, commercial, logistics and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate customer forecasts and maintain accurate rolling demand plans.
• Analyse forecast accuracy, sales trends and demand to support continuous improvement.
• Develop production plans that balance customer demand, crop availability and operational capacity.
• Coordinate crop allocation to maximise customer fulfilment and minimise waste.
• Monitor crop yields, stock levels and product availability, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with Growing teams to understand harvest expectations and future supply.
• Produce planning and performance reports, including forecast accuracy, OTIF, waste and sales analysis.
• Provide planning insights to support commercial, operational and margin decisions.
• Collaborate with Growing, Packhouse, Logistics and Commercial teams to keep plans aligned.
• Communicate supply risks and planning assumptions to key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate planning data and support improvements to planning systems, tools and processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the planning function

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Thegreenhousegrowers are seeking a proactive Planning and Supply Coordinator in Ely to join the Commercial department. You will develop accurate demand forecasts and production plans, coordinating with growers, production, logistics and commercial teams to keep our supply chain running smoothly.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will balance customer requirements with crop availability and capacity, driving improved forecast accuracy and on-time delivery while minimising waste.