Production Planner - Raw Materials

Medik8; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible & Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

Mental Health support

75% Discount

Annual Performance Bonus

Long Service Awards

Up-skilling support

Lunch & Learns

Flexible Career opportunities

2 Volunteering days per year

Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

Job summary

Medik8 is seeking a Production Planner (Blending) to lead the blending production schedule and ensure timely finished goods in a fast-paced cosmetics manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Production Planner Lead, you will collaborate across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Control, R&D, Demand Planning and Procurement, using MRP and Excel to optimise materials, capacity and inventory.

This onsite role offers £38,000–£40,000 salary and 5 days per week, with a commitment to continuous

Qualifications

• Experience as a production planner in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with production planning software, MRP systems and Excel.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills to translate data into improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities across functions.
• Organised and proactive with schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Schedule ownership: lead and maintain the blending production schedule and monitor adherence with the Manufacturing Manager.
• Material & inventory optimisation: collaborate with Material Buyer using MRP systems to ensure material availability and reduce stockouts.
• Cross-functional alignment: partner across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Control, R&D, Demand Planning and Procurement.
• Continuous improvement: identify bottlenecks and implement cost-effective operational improvements.
• Long-range capacity planning: perform multi-month forward planning (up to 9 months).

Skills

Production planning

MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Analytics

Communication

Organization

Cosmetics / FMCG

Continuous improvement

Job description

Production Planner (Blending)

At Medik8, we are transforming the industry with science-backed technology, delivering exceptional skincare products built on research and excellence. As our global footprint expands across multi-channel networks, we are seeking a dedicated Production Planner (Blending) to join our team.

Reporting to the Production Planner Lead, you will be the key operational driver behind our blending operations, ensuring our schedules meet dynamic demand while upholding our high standards for quality and operational efficiency.

Salary £38,000 - £40,000

Working Pattern: Onsite, 5 days per week

The Role

• Schedule Ownership: Lead and maintain the blending production schedule, creating clear, actionable plans to meet finished goods demand while daily monitoring adherence alongside the Manufacturing Manager.


• Material & Inventory Optimisation: Work closely with the Material Buyer using MRP systems to ensure timely raw material availability, preventing stockouts, reducing waste, and improving inventory KPIs.


• Cross-Functional Alignment: Build collaborative partnerships across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Control, R&D, Demand Planning, and Procurement to ensure a smooth, end-to-end workflow.


• Continuous Improvement: Use analytical insights to identify process bottlenecks, optimise equipment utilisation, and implement cost-effective operational improvements.


• Long-Range Capacity Planning: Conduct multi-month forward planning (up to 9 months) to anticipate capacity constraints and maintain operational visibility across the organisation.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrable experience as a production planner within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• High proficiency using production planning software, MRP systems, and Microsoft Excel to manage inventory boards and production data.


• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills, with the ability to turn production data into continuous improvement initiatives.


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build trust and align priorities across cross-functional teams.


• Strong organisation and self-management skills, bringing a proactive, solution-oriented approach to complex daily schedules.

Desirable Criteria

• Prior experience within cosmetics, personal care, or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturing environments.


• Hands-on experience executing continuous improvement projects focused on resource utilisation or bottleneck reduction.

About us Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, BCorp certified skincare brand renowned for clinical results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through our pioneering CSA Philosophy: Vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, and Vitamin A by night.

Culture & Benefits

We are a team of collaborative go-givers fuelled by a purpose-driven mentality. Innovation is at our core; we pride ourselves on doing everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. We work with integrity and agility, ensuring our commitment to sustainability and quality is never compromised. Above all, we believe in community. Our diverse talents work cross-functionally because we know we achieve more together. It’s just who we are!

Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:

• Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health support.


• Rewards: 75% Discount, Annual Performance Bonus, Long Service Awards.


• Growth: Up-skilling support, regular Lunch & Learns, Flexible Career opportunities.


• Impact: 2 Volunteering days per year, Matched Charitable Giving Scheme.

Our BCorp Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)

At Medik8, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe a rich tapestry of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives fuels the innovation behind our products.

Research shows many candidates only apply if they meet 100% of a job description, however, we use the \"60% Rule\": if you meet over 60% of the requirements and have the passion to learn the rest, we want to hear from you.

Our Inclusive Hiring Standards:

• Fair Chance Hiring: To support systemic justice, we do not request criminal record or credit checks during the application stage (unless legally required for the role).


• Blind Recruiting: We use anonymised CV screening to focus purely on your talent and reduce bias.


• Disability Confident: As a Level 2 employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum role criteria.


• Immigration Integrity: We welcome all applicants within current Home Office guidance on sponsorship and Right to Work. We never artificially manipulate role scopes or salaries to meet requirements.