Strategic Production & Materials Planner

Apetito-Wiltshire-Farm-Foods; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free parking

Retail discounts

Job summary

apetito is seeking a Production and Materials Planner to deliver planning support across Production and Materials Planning, ensuring coordination of manufacturing operations and timely materials supply.

You will create achievable production plans aligned with customer demands, capacity and priorities while maintaining inventory and supporting ERP-driven improvements. This full-time role is based in Trowbridge, offering a competitive salary, bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Planning, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain Planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Experience with ERP and planning systems.
• Good understanding of inventory management principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Independent and data-driven decision making within guidelines.
• Organised and methodical working style.
• Resilience under pressure with a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and communicate short-, medium- and long-term production plans balancing demand, capacity and inventory targets.
• Ensure schedules are achievable and aligned with operational constraints.
• Monitor stock availability and mitigate risks to customer supply.
• Adjust plans based on demand changes to maintain service levels.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Technical and Commercial teams to prioritise planning.
• Support daily, weekly and monthly planning reviews.
• Analyse performance and propose planning improvements.

Skills

Production planning

Materials planning

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Inventory management

Organised working

Attention to detail

Decision making

Tools

SAP

SAP IBP

Other planning systems

Job description

apetito is seeking a Production and Materials Planner to deliver planning support across Production and Materials Planning, ensuring coordination of manufacturing operations and timely materials supply.

You will create achievable production plans aligned with customer demands, capacity and priorities while maintaining inventory and supporting ERP-driven improvements. This full-time role is based in Trowbridge, offering a competitive salary, bonus and benefits.