Production Scheduling Planner

ZipRecruiter; Wembley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Scheduling Planner to optimize production line utilization and manage stock levels. This role involves ensuring customer order fulfillment and analyzing performance metrics. Ideal candidates will have strong supply chain experience and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Access to top-tier learning and development

Competitive salary and benefits including bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management or materials planning roles.
• Ability to make decisions based on performance metrics.
• Experience in FMCG environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels to fulfill customer orders.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Track performance KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Supply Chain experience

Performance metrics analysis

Project Management

Knowledge of planning systems

Communication

Customer service skills

Education

Experience in operational manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Mapp

Job description

Job Description

Production Scheduling Planner

Location: Slough | Salary: £36,700-£41,300 dependent on experience | Hours: 37.5 | Contract: Fixed term - 12 Months

Here at Mars, we have an exciting opportunity for a Production Scheduling Planner to join our team! The Production Scheduling Planner works as part of a dynamic team to manage overall stock levels, optimize line utilization to maximize output, ensure consistent performance of production lines, and fulfill customer orders. This includes managing physical stock levels, conversion operations, and packaging elements.

What are we looking for?

• Supply Chain experience in operational manufacturing, including inventory management or materials planning roles
• Experience in measuring and making decisions based on performance metrics such as Volume Compliance, Schedule Adherence, Efficiency/TRS, OTIF, CFR, CSL, DIOH, SFA, BIAS
• Project Management experience
• Knowledge of planning systems
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Experience with SAP, Mapp, or other supply planning applications (desirable)
• FMCG experience (desirable)

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate stock levels in different formats to fulfill customer orders
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, solve inventory issues, and provide analytical data and information
• Manage inventory reporting and track performance KPIs, identifying improvement opportunities

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates guided by The Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow
• Access to top-tier learning and development, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales. We produce beloved brands like M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, and more, and care for pets through various health and nutrition businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries.

The Mars Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom — drive our daily actions. Mars is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected characteristic. Assistance during the application process is available upon request.