Planning and Logistics Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gluten-free oat industry is seeking a Planning and Logistics Manager to ensure efficient order management and logistics operations. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Operations Manager to optimize production planning and maintain expected delivery standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team with a passion for quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Sage 200 is essential.
• Ability to analyse data effectively is required.
• Knowledge of BRC requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan orders into the production plan to meet delivery dates.
• Communicate with logistics and manage delivery requirements.
• Maintain updated stock levels on Sage 200.

Skills

Data Analysis

Sage 200

BRC Knowledge

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job role:Planning and Logistics Manager

Report to: Senior Operations Manager

Based at:Glebe Farm Foods Ltd.

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Role

You will be responsible for ensuring that orders are planned into the bulk/retail/oat/drink production plan. Ensure that the logistics of all pickups/deliveries of customer orders is undertaken on time and in full by means of effective communication and planning.

Your responsibilities

Key aspects of the role include:

·Ensure that all bulk/retail/oat drink orders are planned into the production plan in order to meet customer delivery dates on time and in full.

·Liaise with local and international 3rd Party packers, including logistics, to ensure that drinks packaging is delivered on time and in full.

·Ensure an up-to-date and accurate stock holding is maintained on SAGE 200.

·Effectively communicate with the senior Operations Manager and Finance to maintain suitable stock levels based on sales forecast.

·Effectively communicate with the Sales Department to maintain a sales forecast.

·Communicate and manage logistic companies effectively, ensuring all delivery requirements are met to guarantee customers receive deliveries on time and in full.

·Investigate delivery complaints raised by customers.

·Ensure all customs documentation is correct for all export deliveries.

·Any other tasks that may reasonably be required by the business.

Skills and experience

This role requires the following technical skills and experience:

·Experience working with Sage 200.

·Able to analyse data.

·Knowledge of BRC requirements and associated standards.

·Key Performance Indicator-Order in Time in Full (Daily KPI)

·Key Performance Indicator- Warehouse GMP Audit (Weekly KPI)

·Key Performance Indicator-Orders produced in time and in full against the plan (Daily KPI)

This role requires the following personal attributes:

• Self-motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Who we are?

We are an independent business led by sister and brother team, Rebecca and Philip Rayner on our family farm in Cambridgeshire.We are the only farm in the UK growing and processing gluten free oats into porridge flakes, oat flour and our delicious gluten free oat drink, PureOaty.As we are involved in every step of growing, milling, and manufacturing our oats, we know exactly what goes into everything we produce. We are the premier supplier of gluten free oats throughout Europe and supply customers and manufacturers right around the world.

Glebe Farm Foods Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please email us to [emailprotected] and we will be happy to discuss.