Production Planner

Cleone Foods Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring customer service while controlling costs. The ideal candidate will have experience in inventory management and planning within a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package including 24 days annual leave and on-site parking.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme contributions

Life insurance

Staff discounts

Free on-site parking

EV charging

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a planning role within Fast-Moving Consumer Goods.
• Experience in liaising with customers and suppliers.
• Proven track record in planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing, production, and inventory to minimise waste.
• Develop production schedules aligned with sales forecasts.
• Monitor inventory levels via audits and forecasting.

Skills

Experience in planning role

Inventory management

Supplier communication

Planning and forecasting

Knowledge of Sage and EDI systems

Job description

Production Planner
Location: Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5AY
Salary: £31,000 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Benefits: Competitive salary, 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, pension scheme contributions, life insurance, staff discounts on our Island Delight range, Staff Tester Card - access exclusive discounts on food, clothing, cinema tickets and popular retailers, free on-site parking and EV charging and much more!

Cleone Foods Ltd, based in Birmingham, proudly produces and distributes Island Delight Jamaican patties. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our customers by delivering exceptional products with passion, integrity, and outstanding service. We are committed to innovation, quality, and becoming the brand of choice in our sector. We are now recruiting for a Production Planner to develop and maintain production and material plans that balance customer service with cost efficiency! This includes creating achievable scheduled aligned with demand forecasts, ensuring optimal resource use, and timely order fulfilment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating purchasing, production, inventory, and sales to minimise waste and downtime.
• Developing and maintaining short- and long-term production schedules aligned with sales forecasts and customer orders.
• Managing inventory levels through regular audits, forecasting, and communication with suppliers and distribution centres.
• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and packaging to required standards.
• Monitoring and reporting on obsolete or excess stock, maintaining clear communication with production, accounts, and warehouse teams.
• Liaising with transport, distribution, and customer service teams to resolve issues and maintain high service levels.
• Managing customer portals and communications, providing updates on order status, stock availability, and delivery schedules.
• Tracking KPIs, analyse performance data, and drive continuous improvement across production planning and supply chain processes.
• Supporting new product line formations and maintain audit-readiness at all times.

Must have

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a planning role environment ideally within Fast Moving consumer Goods
• Experience ordering materials and of managing inventory
• Experience liaising with customer and suppliers.
• Proven track record in planning and forecasting
• Experience working with Sage and EDI systems
• Experience in monitoring stock levels to fulfil orders and minimise waste
• Proven track record of organisational, planning and forecasting experience

Preferred

• Knowledge of supply chain within the food industry
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point / food safety
• Worked with temperature control food products with short and long shelf life
• Experience creating daily / weekly production plans / schedules
• Experience record of experience in customer portals

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you! Click on “APPLY” today! For further information, please contact the HR Department. No agencies please