Site Production Planner - Drive Demand, S&OP & On-Time Delivery

Sofina Foods Europe; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Europe is seeking a Site Planner to ensure customer demand is met safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. You will coordinate demand planning, forecasting, materials management, and production scheduling with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Operations teams to keep the site running and deliver excellent service.

In this role, you will monitor forecast accuracy, manage inventory to minimise waste, and lead inputs for S&OP and seasonal peaks while building strong

Qualifications

• Experienced in Planning, Supply Chain or Production Planning.
• Confident using Excel and planning systems to analyse and manage data.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• An effective communicator who can build relationships at all levels.
• Able to identify issues, assess risks and make informed decisions.
• Supply Chain qualification or working towards one.
• Experience within chilled FMCG, food manufacturing or seafood production.
• Knowledge of inventory management, forecasting and S&OP processes.
• Experience using QAD or similar ERP/planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate production, demand and materials plans to support customer requirements.
• Create and communicate daily, weekly and medium-term production schedules.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, customer demand and service levels, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate protein and raw material requirements with Purchasing and operational teams.
• Lead planning inputs for S&OP, promotional events and seasonal peaks.
• Manage inventory levels to minimise waste, obsolescence and supply risk.
• Build strong relationships across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial and Customer teams.
• Analyse performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve service, efficiency and cost performance.

Skills

Excel

Planning systems

Multitasking

Communication

Issue identification

SC qualification

Chilled FMCG

Forecasting

QAD ERP

Education

Supply Chain qualification

Tools

QAD ERP

Job description

Sofina Foods Europe is seeking a Site Planner to ensure customer demand is met safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. You will coordinate demand planning, forecasting, materials management, and production scheduling with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Operations teams to keep the site running and deliver excellent service.

In this role, you will monitor forecast accuracy, manage inventory to minimise waste, and lead inputs for S&OP and seasonal peaks while building strong