Strategic Production Planner: Demand & Scheduling Lead

Talosats Careers; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking a Site Planner to ensure demand is met safely, efficiently and cost‑effectively. You’ll collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Operations to forecast, plan materials, and schedule production, maintaining excellent service levels across the site.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience in FMCG/seafood, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Planning, Supply Chain or Production Planning.
• Proficient with Excel and planning systems to analyse data.
• Experience in chilled FMCG, food manufacturing or seafood production.

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 proficiency

Planning systems

Data analysis

Communication

Risk assessment

Prioritization

Fast-paced environment

Education

Supply Chain qualification or working towards one

Tools

QAD

Job description

Sofina Foods is seeking a Site Planner to ensure demand is met safely, efficiently and cost‑effectively. You’ll collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Operations to forecast, plan materials, and schedule production, maintaining excellent service levels across the site.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience in FMCG/seafood, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.