Planning Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established fresh produce company in Kent seeks a Planning & Stock Coordinator to manage production plans and stock coordination. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills, and be adept with ERP systems. This role offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000, 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, and high visibility within the business.

Benefits

23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

High visibility within the business

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficient in data-led decision-making.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage daily production plans.
• Act as a key contact for customers and stakeholders.
• Drive stock accuracy through ERP systems.

Skills

Experience in Fresh Produce, FMCG or Chilled Food Manufacturing

Strong communication skills

Comfortable with ERP systems

Commercial awareness

Ability to work cross-functionally

Job description

Job Description

Planning & Stock Coordinator | Fresh Produce | Kent

Looking for your next step in planning within a fast-paced food production environment?

We're working with a well-established, high-volume fresh produce business supplying top-tier UK retailers. They're looking for a confident, proactive and organised individual to take ownership of planning and stock coordination across their 7-day site operation in Kent.

If you thrive in dynamic settings where each day brings new challenges and where you can make a real operational impact this could be your next move.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Building and managing daily production plans aligned with customer orders and factory capacity
• Supporting medium and long-term planning strategies
• Acting as a key point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders
• Driving stock accuracy through ERP systems
• Collaborating with Packhouse, Warehouse, Commercial, and Technical teams
• Using KPIs to identify areas for improvement and increase efficiency
• Providing 1-in-3 weekend cover (with time off in lieu)

What You'll Need:

• Experience in a Fresh Produce, FMCG or Chilled Food Manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage time-sensitive demands
• Comfortable with ERP systems and confident making data-led decisions
• Commercial awareness and a solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to work cross-functionally in a busy environment

What's on Offer:

• £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (flexible)
• High visibility within the business and senior leadership exposure
• Collaborative culture where you can shape planning processes and strategy

Interested or know someone who might be? Apply below or reach out to me directly at [e-mail]