Production Planner

NWF Group; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and distribution company based in the UK is seeking a Planner responsible for coordinating production and co-packing activities. The role involves developing schedules, managing resources, and communicating with stakeholders. Candidates should have supply chain experience, strong analytical skills, and be proficient with planning tools. The position offers competitive pay, extensive training, and opportunities for progression within the organization.

Benefits

£24,285.69 rising to £28,998.99

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Extensive training opportunities

Medicash

Company pension, life assurance, cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain or production planning, FMCG or manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities for managing internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed co-packing schedules based on demand forecasts.
• Monitor co-packer capacity and proactively adjust plans to avoid bottlenecks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal supply chain teams and partners.

Skills

Experience in supply chain or production planning

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Proficiency with planning tools

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Understanding of co-packing operations

Tools

SAP

Job description

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The Planner is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and optimizing all production & co‑packing activities to ensure products are delivered on time, in full, and to the required quality standards.

Why Boughey?

• £24,285.69 rising to £28,998.99
• Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Extensive progression opportunities across the wider group that has 2 other businesses
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Discounts across shopping, groceries, travel, entertainment, dining, days out, health & beauty and much more!
• Medicash
• Long service awards
• The usual: company pension, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, free refreshments, free on‑site parking

Day to Day

• Production Planning: Develop and maintain detailed co‑packing schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.
• Capacity Management: Monitor co‑packer capacity and proactively adjust plans to avoid bottlenecks or downtime.
• Material Coordination: Ensure all components (packaging, raw materials, labels) are available and delivered to co‑packers on time.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between internal supply chain teams, procurement, quality, and external partners.
• Order Management: Create, track, and manage co‑packing work orders, ensuring accurate documentation and timely completion.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor KPIs such as OTIF, yield, waste, and adherence to schedule; elevate risks and drive corrective actions.
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot production delays, material shortages, or quality concerns in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline planning processes, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.

What will you bring?

• Experience in supply chain or production planning, FMCG or manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities for managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with planning tools, SAP experience would be advantageous.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of co‑packing operations, packaging components, and production workflows is a plus.

Who are Boughey?

NWF Group comprises of 3 key businesses: NWF Fuels, NWF Agriculture & Boughey Distribution. Employing over 1,400 colleagues across the group, we encourage and empower our people to progress and move fluidly through the group, meaning the sky really is the limit when you join us!

What makes Boughey Distribution different? We store and transport food in a way that is best for our customers, people, communities and the planet! Boasting a 60-year heritage we are committed to on‑going investment in our facilities, vehicles, systems and our people. We have more than 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space alongside 160 trucks & 365 trailers, and we want you to be a part of it!