Project Support Planner 12 month FTC

Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in the UK is seeking a Project Support Planner to assist in implementing APS software and enhancing production planning efficiency. The role focuses on supporting team projects for ice cream logistics, delivering optimized services in a FMCG environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong project delivery experience and excellent IT skills. This is a fixed-term contract, Monday to Friday, with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension scheme

Life cover

Healthcare cashback plan

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidized products and services

Preferential partner rates

Annual bonus based on company performance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery within a multi-SKU FMCG business.
• Good knowledge of supply chain operations and demand planning.
• Planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of APS (Relex) software.
• Coordinate material delivery with the Supply Planning team.
• Generate accurate reports to support planning.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Confident communicator

Excellent IT skills

Strong numeracy and literacy skills

Effective time management

Experience with Power BI

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Smartsheet

Job description

So, what will I be doing?

We are looking for a Project Support Planner to help build and deliver part of our APS software and work as an integral team member for the Production Planning, Customer Demand, and Supply Planning Team.

You will be responsible for assisting the delivery of planning projects that achieve the best possible customer service while delivering optimized manufacturing and use of materials.

This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, working Monday to Friday.

Your responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of APS (Relex) software by providing cover and support to the planning team.
• Support an ice cream project aimed at maximizing plan efficiency, ready to deploy the ice cream wave of Relex.
• Coordinate material delivery with the Supply Planning team to support ice cream planning.
• Generate accurate reports using existing systems to support the planning team in delivering the required customer service.
• Support the development of finished goods expiry and derogation management systems, integrating future-proof tools and processes into Relex.

Sounds interesting, what do I need?

Essential:

• Experience in project delivery within a multi-SKU FMCG business.
• Confident communicator.
• Excellent IT skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Experience with software packages such as Power BI, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with MS Dynamics.
• Good knowledge of supply chain operations and demand planning, preferably in FMCG supporting retail partners or with relevant qualifications.
• Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Planning experience.

Why should I join the family?

We’re an independent, British company proud to produce high-quality yogurts, desserts, and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand, operating from four dairies and two logistics centers in Somerset and Devon. We employ over 1700 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt.

We offer a host of benefits including:

• Competitive holiday allowance
• Non-contributory pension scheme
• Life cover
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized Yeo Valley products and services
• Preferential partner rates
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Learning and development opportunities

We’re committed to employee growth. Our application window is open until the closing date, but we recommend applying early. Please note, we cannot sponsor employment visas at this time. We only accept applications through our recruitment portal from preferred suppliers; unsolicited agency applications are not accepted.