Production Planner

Pod Talent Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven food and nutrition brand in Hertfordshire is seeking a Production Planner to join their team. This role focuses on ensuring 100% product availability across Ecom and Retail channels while minimizing wastage. The ideal candidate will have 2-3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, strong collaboration skills, and a track record of driving operational efficiency. Join a company committed to innovation and high-growth in the food sector.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years’ experience in supply chain planning within food or nutrition sectors.
• Proven ability to manage production schedules effectively.
• Experience in building relationships with suppliers and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production schedule for your category, balancing product availability with minimising wastage.
• Build strong relationships with manufacturing partners.
• Identify and resolve operational issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with sourcing and materials teams for production readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement in supply planning and execution.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Operational efficiency

Collaboration with manufacturing partners

Continuous improvement

Job description

I’m excited to partner with a fast-growing, mission-driven food and nutrition brand that is looking for a Production Planner to join their amazing team in Hertfordshire.

In this role, you’ll be instrumental in maintaining 100% product availability across both Ecom and Retail channels, using best-in-class planning to balance availability and wastage, while supporting the business’s continued high-growth journey across D2C and retail.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that has experienced continuous growth over the last decade and places innovation at the heart of everything they do.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production schedule for your category, balancing product availability with minimising wastage across the UK and EU.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with manufacturing partners to ensure excellent service levels and operational efficiency.
• Identify and resolve the root causes of operational issues to keep day-to-day performance running smoothly.
• Work closely with sourcing and materials teams to make sure all ingredients and packaging are in place for production, while partnering with logistics to plan outbound finished goods effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement by spotting and delivering opportunities for cost savings, increased capacity, and reduced waste across supply planning and execution.

Qualifications

2-3+ years’ experience in supply chain planning within foo...