Supply Chain Planner

Geary's Bakeries Ltd; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Glenfield seeks a Supply Chain Shift Planner to produce and manage production plans efficiently. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in production planning, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a good understanding of supply chain processes. The role offers various benefits including free bread and a chance to win prizes.

Benefits

Free delicious bread

BUPA Cashback Plan

Death In Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Chance to win £10k worth prizes annually

Referral bonus up to £500

Qualifications

• 3 years+ experience in a production planning role or similar within supply chain is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and think quickly is essential.
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Good understanding of supply chain processes is essential.
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills, including Excel, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce and communicate accurate and reliable production plans.
• Monitor progress against the production plan.
• Communicate transport requirements to hauliers.
• Engage senior management on significant issues affecting operations.
• Assist with implementation of new systems and processes.

Skills

Experience in production planning

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Supply chain processes knowledge

IT systems knowledge including Excel

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Supply Chain Shift Planner

Shift Pattern: 4 on 3 off (Wed - Sat). Working Hours rotating weekly: Week 1 - 7am‑5pm. Week 2 - 10am‑8pm. Location: Glenfield, LE3 8JR.

The role

The supply chain department forms the central hub between suppliers, the warehouse, production, loading, hauliers, customers, hygiene, engineering and other external stakeholders. It is a key cornerstone that allows our operation to run effectively and efficiently, ensuring all parties know what is required from them and at what time. The role requires someone who is highly communicative, with strong interpersonal skills, to build good relationships with all areas. This person should have an eye for detail while keeping things simple and to the point.

Responsibilities

• Produce and communicate accurate and reliable production plans to maximise sales and service while minimising cost per unit, including materials, labour and line planning and scheduling. Liaise with production, hygiene, engineering and external parties such as customers, hauliers and suppliers.
• Download orders from customers and update production plans, making any changes as necessary and communicate with 3rd parties.
• Monitor progress against the production plan ensuring we are where we think we are.
• Purchase flour for both sites, ensuring the right amount at the right time and communicate with suppliers.
• Communicate transport requirements to hauliers, ensuring the correct number of lorries at the right time, and manage communication with all parties when things are not according to plan. This includes establishing cost‑effective vehicle scheduling and managing issues that may impact this.
• Assist with ensuring an adequate number of baskets on site to run operations effectively, liaising with all 3rd parties regarding collections to address any significant changes in requirements.
• Ensure baskets are collected in the most cost‑effective way, monitor average collection cost per basket and liaise with 3rd parties to optimise vehicle/fill, collection points, etc., to drive down the average cost per basket.
• Engage senior management if there are any significant issues affecting any of the above.
• Assist with the implementation of new systems and processes that enable smooth operation while building a robust planning process for future growth.
• Establish robust processes that ensure effective running during weekends and holidays and that people know what to do in exceptional circumstances.

About Us

At Geary's Bakeries we are on a crusade to make proper bread more accessible to more people. We are passionate about re‑imagining the way Great Britain thinks about everyday loaf. Born and breaded in Leicestershire, we proudly operate from three 24/7 sites with a friendly, diverse and outgoing team of around 900 people. With recent investment, we have accelerated our ambitious growth plans. In the last 11 years we have grown rapidly from £5m annual sales to over £90m and aim to grow sales to £100m+ within the next three years.

Benefits include free delicious bread, a BUPA Cashback Plan, Death In Service, a Cycle to Work scheme and a chance to win £10k worth prizes annually. Refer a friend to join our team and earn up to £500.

About You

We look for people who show up every day to do their best. We value passion, friendliness, and the same qualities in our new recruits. Attitude and approach are as important, if not more so, than the skills and experience on your CV.

Qualifications

• 3 years+ experience in a production planning role or similar within supply chain – Essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – Essential.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, think quickly and independently – Essential.
• Capability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment – Essential.
• Good understanding of supply chain processes – Essential.
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills, including Excel – Essential.
• Knowledge and experience of using Sage 200 – Advantageous.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the point of interview and for the duration of employment. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.

If you have not heard from us within seven days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we wish you every success in your search for a new position.