Production Planner- Stourton Dairy

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking a Site Scheduler to optimize planning and scheduling at Stourton Dairy. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in an FMCG environment and a solid understanding of supply chain operations. This role requires effective communication skills and an analytical mindset to solve problems efficiently. Join our team and contribute to shaping the future of dairy.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Site Scheduler, Planner, or Supply Planning role.
• Understanding of site operations and the end-to-end supply chain.
• Ability to foster relationships with site functions and teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plans are optimized to account for multiple constraints.
• Work with Site Scheduling Team Leader to improve reporting of key KPIs.
• Maintain planning master data (both APO and PS1).

Skills

Experience in FMCG environment

Analytical mindset

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

SAP/APO

Job description

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This role will cover Sunday to Wednesday with a 4 on / 3 off fixed shift pattern based at Stourton Dairy.

There will also be an ad-hoc requirement to cover other weekdays and Saturdays to ensure continual 7-day scheduling cover at Stourton.

How will you make an impact?

• Ensure plans are optimized to account for multiple constraints and complexities including Preventative Maintenance and significant planned outages.
• Update and provide daily requirement reports and snapshots to other functions.
• Create and maintain category-specific SOP documentation to aid training and cover.
• Key contributor to filling and process capacity mapping.
• Work with Site Scheduling Team Leader to improve reporting suite of key KPIs.
• Produce and frequently review PEAK plans for Creamery categories.
• Continuously review planning parameters such as stock cover policies and production frequency to meet service commitments at the best cost to the business.
• Foster relationships with all site functions, network planning, transport scheduling, product management, and commercial teams.
• Maintain planning master data (both APO and PS1).
• Provide daily cover across other categories such as Dairy Scheduling and Component Planning as needed.
• Provide cover for Site Scheduling Team Leader as required.

What you will need to succeed

The successful candidate will have significant experience working in an FMCG environment, ideally in a Site Scheduler, Planner, or Supply Planning role, with a proven understanding of site operations and the end-to-end supply chain. They will have an analytical mindset and be excited by change. Effective communication skills across all levels of the business are essential. The candidate should approach problem-solving with root cause analysis and a focus on continual improvement. Previous SAP/APO experience is highly advantageous.

Want to apply?

Please apply using the link or contact Rachel McDaid, Senior Talent Partner, at [e-mail] for more information.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We are passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and be part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and leading the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.