Planner

Greencore; Harrow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company share save scheme

Pension contribution

Life insurance

Holiday entitlement

Discount platform

Wellbeing Centre

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Greencore Harrow site is seeking a Planner to create daily production plans, manage stock, and ensure the factory runs efficiently to meet customer demand. You will forecast requirements, track performance and identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs.

You will act as a key link between departments to support daily operations. The role requires strong planning experience in an FMCG environment, excellent numerical and Excel skills, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Strong numerical ability with data analysis and decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to support cross-functional work.
• Proficient Excel user with willingness to develop further.
• Proactive problem solver with initiative to resolve challenges.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritise production to maximise efficiency and meet service targets.
• Manage stock levels across finished goods, WIP and offsite inventory.
• Monitor daily performance and ensure smooth operational flow.
• Forecast production needs to support material availability and labour planning.
• Analyse KPIs and identify opportunities for cost and process improvements.
• Collaborate across teams and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement improvements to reduce costs and optimise planning.

Skills

Planning experience

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Salary: Competitive salary

Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary

Location: Greencore Pizza & Bread Harrow, 4 Forward Dr, Christchurch Ave, Harrow HA3 8NT

Ways of Working: Site based

Hours of work: Sunday to Thursday, 07:30-15:30

Contract Type: Permanent

Why Greencore?

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US.

Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Our site in Harrow specialises in producing chilled pizzas and employs around 780 people. Located in North London, the site benefits from excellent public transport links and operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Planner, you will create daily production plans, manage stock levels and ensure the factory runs efficiently to meet customer demand. You will forecast requirements, track performance and identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs. Acting as a key link between departments, you will communicate effectively with colleagues and customers to support smooth operational performance every day.

Role Accountabilities

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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
• Proficient IT user, particularly skilled in Excel, with willingness to enhance technical capability further
• Proactive problem solver, able to take initiative and resolve challenges quickly
• Highly organised and adaptable, able to manage changing priorities effectively
• Strong collaborator who builds trusted relationships with teams and stakeholders
• Keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy across planning, forecasting and reporting
• Positive and resilient approach, supporting smooth daily operations and service improvement

We’re proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality.

If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contribution
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.

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