Graduate Production Planner

Escape; Scotland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent FMCG manufacturer in the UK is seeking a motivated Graduate Production Planner to enhance their supply chain team. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree or experience and strong Excel skills. Responsibilities include analyzing customer orders, building production plans, and raising purchase orders. Candidates should be proactive, organized, and have a positive attitude. Own transport is required due to shift timings.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or junior professional in supply chain or operations.
• Comfortable with numbers and detail.
• Strong systems experience or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze customer orders against forecasts.
• Build detailed production and material plans.
• Raise purchase orders for raw materials.

Skills

Excel skills

Data handling

Communication

Logical thinking

Education

Relevant degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Kick-start your career in Supply Chain Planning!

Escape Recruitment is working with a well-established FMCG manufacturer that supplies products to many of the UK's biggest retailers. They are looking for a motivated and confident Graduate Production Planner to join their high-performing supply chain team.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who's either:

• Just graduated in a relevant subject (e.g. Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Logistics, Maths)
• Already working in a junior role and ready to step up into a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Review and analyse customer orders against forecasts
• Build detailed production and material plans
• Raise purchase orders for raw materials and imports
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure materials arrive on time
• Support labour planning alongside production
• Keep ERP/MRP systems and data accurate and up to date
• Produce reports and actively participate in production meetings

What we're looking for:

• A relevant degree or transferable experience in supply chain, planning, purchasing or operations
• Strong Excel and data handling skills - confident with numbers and detail
• Comfortable using or learning ERP/MRP systems - strong systems experience
• Proactive communicator who is not afraid to speak up or ask questions
• Logical thinker with a positive, "get-stuck-in" attitude
• Organised, reliable, and able to juggle tasks in a busy environment

Sunday to Thursday - Early Shift
Own transport required due to shift start times and limited public transport.