Production Planner

Prinova Global; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier of ingredients in Aylesford is seeking a Production Planner to manage all production orders and schedules efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent certification, proven experience with ERP and MRP systems, and strong Excel skills. You’ll oversee stock control and liaise with various departments to ensure smooth operations. We offer training opportunities and additional perks to support personal growth.

Benefits

Personal growth, including training and development opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus

Access to flexible pay with Aslan

Qualifications

• Education to Degree level or equivalent.
• Proven experience with ERP and MRP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan all customer orders efficiently to maximize production capacity.
• Oversee administration tasks related to production planning.
• Liaise with departments to ensure timely arrival and sampling of raw materials.

Skills

Proven experience with ERP and MRP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

High attention to detail

Analytical & problem-solving skills

Education

Degree level education or equivalent, such as CPIM certification

Job description

Production Planner (Full-time, Permanent)

On site - Aylesford, Kent

Unlock your potential with Prinova

We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world’s best‑known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value‑added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

What is a Production Planner at Prinova?

This role is responsible for planning all orders into our production and planning schedules to ensure the customers' deadlines are met to the best of our abilities. Oversee all Stock control tasks related to Production Planning. Communicating with departments such as Customer Support, Quality and Production to help ensure schedule adherence and help with completion of objectives.

What’s in it for you?

• Personal growth, including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to flexible pay with Aslan

What to expect?

• Planning all customer orders in the most efficient way to maximise production capacity.
• Oversee all other administration tasks related to production planning, raising batch documents, booking, etc.
• Raw material allocation following company procedures.
• Working closely with the Prep Room to ensure efficient stock rotation.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure raw materials arrive and can be sampled within the necessary timescales.
• Daily planning of the production/packing programs using the N1 report promptly from the order date.
• Overseeing allocation or document queries and authorising batch changes for Production/Warehouse.
• Participation and support in projects as and when required.
• Minimising plan changes wherever possible by working closely with Production Team Leaders to match workload with resources.
• Investigate system errors and issues to provide effective and timely solutions.
• Housekeeping of write‑ons/write‑offs - for damages, QA, spillages or end of batch.
• Liaising with the administrator on scheduling requirements.
• Support Warehouse to improve the system of booking in/scanners/process.
• Support Stock takes and cycle counting.

Does this sound like you?

• Education to Degree level or equivalent, such as CPIM certification, is an advantage.
• Proven experience with ERP and MRP systems
• Advanced Excel skills are highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail, analytical & problem‑solving skills

Interested? We would love to hear from you!

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