Senior SAP Planner

2Sisters; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Senior SAP Planner to join their dynamic team in Carlisle. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage resources effectively, ensuring the production team has everything they need for seamless operations. With a focus on mentoring junior staff and maintaining inventory control, you will play a crucial role in the success of the meals solutions division. The company values career growth and skill development, making it an exciting place to advance your planning career while contributing to high-quality food production for major retailers across the UK.

Benefits

35 days annual leave including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Company sick pay

Free onsite parking

Employee discount platform

Employee assistance programme

Wisdom wellbeing app

Grocery Aid access to counselling

Qualifications

• Qualified in planning or supply chain discipline with scheduling experience.
• Experience in mentoring or training junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of raw materials and equipment for production.
• Maintain control over inventory levels and manage chilled goods.
• Prepare and adhere to daily production schedules.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience as a planner/scheduler

Proficiency in Excel

Knowledge of MRP

Mentoring or training experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Master's degree in planning disciplines

Job description

Senior SAP Planner
Location: Carlisle - Onsite
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to launch their planning/scheduling career. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

As a Senior SAP Planner, you will be working closely within our prestigious meals solutions division where you will be ensuring all resources are available that the production team requires.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability of sufficient raw materials, appropriate equipment, adequate labour, and the correct number of resources.
• Confirm that we have everything necessary for the production process.
• Maintain control over inventory levels.
• Manage short-life chilled goods efficiently.
• Ensure that only the required quantity of products is brought in to avoid waste.
• Prepare and adhere to daily production schedules.
• Forecast material requirements accurately.
• Mentor and lead junior team members.

About You

You should ideally be qualified within a planning or supply chain discipline with previous experience in scheduling and planning.

Key Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience as a planner/scheduler.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of MRP is essential.
• Prior experience in mentoring or training other team members.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain management or planning disciplines or equivalent.

The role is based at our Meal Solutions site in Carlisle with working patterns consisting of 12-hour day shifts, 4 days in, 4 days off on a rotation basis.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST pension.
• Death in service benefit, optional - linked to membership of L&G pension.
• Company sick pay - after qualifying period.
• Free onsite parking.
• Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer, and Tesco.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Wisdom wellbeing app.
• Grocery Aid - employees access to counselling.

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasize promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.