Production Planner

Page Personnel; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing FMCG company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Production Planner. The successful candidate will develop and maintain production schedules, coordinate with procurement teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Ideal applicants will have experience in production or supply planning within the FMCG sector, alongside strong analytical and organizational skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 and opportunities for career progression in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Career progression

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in production/supply planning within the FMCG industry.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain and inventory management software.
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Work closely with Co-Manufacturing partners.
• Analyse data to identify and resolve production or supply chain bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities and inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the production and supply chain processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Tools

Supply chain management software

Inventory management software

Job description

• Join a fast-growing brand in the FMCG space.
• Supply chain planning experience is required.

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a medium-sized company in the FMCG industry, known for its innovative and high-quality products. They focus on delivering exceptional goods to their customers and maintaining efficient supply chain operations.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Work closely with Co-Manufacturing partners.
• Analyse data to identify and resolve production or supply chain bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise resource allocation.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities and inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the production and supply chain processes.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Production Planner should have:

• Experience in production/supply planning within the FMCG industry.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain and inventory management software.
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000.
• Permanent position with opportunities for career progression.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company in the FMCG industry.
• Access to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you are ready to take on the exciting challenge of becoming a Production Planner in the FMCG sector, we encourage you to apply today.

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