Planner

Novus Recruitment Ltd; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer based in Stowmarket is seeking a Planner to play a key role in the supply chain from raw materials to retail packing. The ideal candidate will possess experience in production planning within fast-paced manufacturing environments. They should have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. This is an opportunity to join a supportive team committed to staff development and continuous improvement in a thriving business.

Benefits

Structured training plans

Opportunities for further education

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Comfortable in busy, ever-changing environments.
• Keen to learn and develop with the possibility to progress into further supply chain roles.

Responsibilities

• Delivering daily production plans in conjunction with daily orders.
• Constant communication with production teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Managing stock levels and ensuring accurate inventory.
• Daily communication with suppliers to avoid stock supply issues.
• Working closely with logistics and operational teams for efficiency.

Skills

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel

Job description

Planner

Up to £35k – shift pattern days

Stowmarket

The planner role in this food business will be integral to the site and a key part of the supply chain from raw materials to retail packing. As always, planning in the food industry is critical to meet the demands of the site and maximise efficiencies. You need to be agile, good on your numbers (of course!) and a strong communicator.

Working in a medium sized supply chain function, there is a great team ethos on this site and first-class training for future development.

More on the business.

A food manufacturer with outstanding track record in their product category. An inspiring General manager leading the site who have enviable customer relationships in the industry. Culturally they score high in terms of team focus and clarity around future goals.

A fast-paced environment, they have an open and honest communication style. Everyone knows their role and what they are responsible for. Committed to staff development there are structured training plans, opportunities for further education and succession planning to develop your career.

The Planner is responsible for:

• Delivering the daily production plans in conjunction with daily orders to ensure the most accurate and efficient plan is in place.
• Constant communication with Production teams revisiting demand and the production plan to ensure orders are delivered on time and in full.
• Managing stock levels and ensuring accurate inventory levels at all times for constant up-to-date visibility of data at all times.
• Daily communication with suppliers to keep ahead of orders, avoiding any stock supply issues and ensuring levels meet demand.
• Working closely with logistics and operational teams to ensure efficiency of the operation.

What you need to apply:

• Experience in production planning in fast paced manufacturing.
• Enjoy working with and able to interpret data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Attention to detail – accuracy is essential.
• Strong communication skills – written and oral.
• Comfortable in busy, ever-changing environments.
• Keen to learn and develop with the possibility to progress into further supply chain roles.

This business has enjoyed immense success in their chosen product category and the opportunities for a long term future to develop your planning and supply chain knowledge in this team is not to be missed. Send your cv to us today as a next step to progress your career.