Senior Production Planning Manager - FMCG, Drive Efficiency

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Leicester is seeking a Production Planning Manager. This role involves ensuring production schedules align with customer demand and inventory constraints, while driving process improvements for cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of production planning experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in production planning software. Join us to contribute to a dynamic family environment and advance your career.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in production planning, ideally within FMCG.
• Proven managerial experience with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet demand forecasts.
• Manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Drive process improvements to reduce lead times and costs.

Skills

Production planning experience

Managerial experience

Proficiency in Excel

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Preactor

ERP systems

Job description

A leading FMCG company in Leicester is seeking a Production Planning Manager. This role involves ensuring production schedules align with customer demand and inventory constraints, while driving process improvements for cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of production planning experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in production planning software. Join us to contribute to a dynamic family environment and advance your career.