Production Planner

Talosats Careers; Livingston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods in Livingston, United Kingdom, is seeking a Site Planner to join our Supply Chain team. You will turn forecasts into achievable plans, balancing customer demand, factory capacity and stock levels to keep operations running smoothly.

You will work closely with Production, Operations and Purchasing to develop daily, weekly and medium‑term schedules, manage inventory to minimise waste, and drive continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics or Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent Excel and systems capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing.
• Willingness to adopt a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate production, demand and materials plans.
• Create and communicate daily, weekly and medium-term production schedules.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and service levels; identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate material requirements with Purchasing and operations.
• Lead inputs for S&OP, promotions and seasonal peaks.
• Manage inventory to minimise waste and supply risk.
• Build relationships across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial and Customer teams.
• Analyse performance data and drive improvements.

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Make a real impact in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

We're looking for a Site Planner to join our Supply Chain team and play a key role in ensuring we have the right products, materials and resources available to meet customer demand.

Working closely with Production, Operations and Purchasing teams, you'll turn forecasts into achievable plans, balancing customer requirements, factory capacity and stock levels to keep our operation running smoothly. This is a highly visible role where you'll have the opportunity to influence performance, solve problems and drive continuous improvement across the site.

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

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and collaborating with others to achieve results.

• Experience within Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics or Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills and a confident approach to decision making.
• Excellent Excel and systems capability.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience within chilled food manufacturing, FMCG or production planning would be advantageous but is not essential.

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