Senior Planner

Scantec; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Salisbury seeks an experienced Production Scheduling Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves producing aligned production plans, leading a team, and managing inventory for optimal service levels. Candidates should have a strong background in FMCG production planning, excellent communication skills, and ERP proficiency. This position allows for some flexibility in home working while maintaining site-based responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning and scheduling, ideally within FMCG.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes.
• Confident communicator, organised and comfortable working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Produce and issue production plans aligned to customer demand.
• Lead and develop a small team of production schedulers.
• Uphold Health & Safety and quality standards.

Skills

Production planning and scheduling

Supply chain processes

ERP experience (e.g. M3)

Excel skills

Communication skills

Job description

Production Scheduling Manager / Senior Production Scheduler

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months.

Salisbury - Site-based (with some flexibility for home working)

Sector: FMCG / Manufacturing

Scantec are recruiting for an experienced Production Scheduling professional to lead a production planning team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment on a Fixed Term contract. This role is key to delivering high service levels while balancing operational efficiency, labour planning and inventory control.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and issue production plans aligned to customer demand and the Master Production Schedule
• Lead and develop a small team of production schedulers
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Demand Planning and Logistics to optimise production and labour deployment
• Identify and manage short-term supply constraints and risks
• Deliver customer service level KPIs
• Manage finished goods inventory and master data, with focus on low-life stock
• Lead weekly planning meetings and contribute to daily site and Tier 3 meetings
• Uphold Health & Safety and quality standards
• Deputise for the Production Scheduling Manager and provide holiday cover when required

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in production planning and scheduling, ideally within FMCG
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes
• ERP experience (e.g. M3) and strong Excel skills
• Confident communicator, organised and comfortable working under pressure