Production Planner

Sofina Foods Europe; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Europe is seeking a Site Planner to ensure customer demand is met safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. You will coordinate demand planning, forecasting, materials management, and production scheduling with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Operations teams to keep the site running and deliver excellent service.

In this role, you will monitor forecast accuracy, manage inventory to minimise waste, and lead inputs for S&OP and seasonal peaks while building strong

Qualifications

• Experienced in Planning, Supply Chain or Production Planning.
• Confident using Excel and planning systems to analyse and manage data.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• An effective communicator who can build relationships at all levels.
• Able to identify issues, assess risks and make informed decisions.
• Supply Chain qualification or working towards one.
• Experience within chilled FMCG, food manufacturing or seafood production.
• Knowledge of inventory management, forecasting and S&OP processes.
• Experience using QAD or similar ERP/planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate production, demand and materials plans to support customer requirements.
• Create and communicate daily, weekly and medium-term production schedules.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, customer demand and service levels, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate protein and raw material requirements with Purchasing and operational teams.
• Lead planning inputs for S&OP, promotional events and seasonal peaks.
• Manage inventory levels to minimise waste, obsolescence and supply risk.
• Build strong relationships across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial and Customer teams.
• Analyse performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve service, efficiency and cost performance.

Skills

Excel

Planning systems

Multitasking

Communication

Issue identification

SC qualification

Chilled FMCG

Forecasting

QAD ERP

Education

Supply Chain qualification

Tools

QAD ERP

Job description

Keep production moving by turning demand into clear, achievable plans that deliver for customers every time.

Role Overview

As a Site Planner, you'll play a key role in ensuring customer demand is met safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. Working closely with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Operations teams, you'll coordinate demand planning, forecasting, materials management and production scheduling to keep the site running smoothly while maintaining excellent service levels. This is a highly visible role where your planning expertise and analytical thinking will directly influence operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Duties

• Develop and maintain accurate production, demand and materials plans to support customer requirements.
• Create and communicate daily, weekly and medium-term production schedules.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, customer demand and service levels, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate protein and raw material requirements with Purchasing and operational teams.
• Lead planning inputs for S&OP, promotional events and seasonal peaks.
• Manage inventory levels to minimise waste, obsolescence and supply risk.
• Build strong relationships across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial and Customer teams.
• Analyse performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve service, efficiency and cost performance.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in a Planning, Supply Chain or Production Planning role.
• Confident using Excel and planning systems to analyse and manage data.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• An effective communicator who can build relationships at all levels.
• Able to identify issues, assess risks and make informed decisions.
• Supply Chain qualification or working towards one.
• Experience within chilled FMCG, food manufacturing or seafood production.
• Knowledge of inventory management, forecasting and S&OP processes.
• Experience using QAD or similar ERP/planning systems.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to influence day-to-day operational performance, work closely with senior stakeholders and develop broad Supply Chain experience. You'll gain exposure to forecasting, production planning, inventory management and continuous improvement projects while playing a vital role in delivering excellent customer service across the business.

About Sofina

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation