Planning Coordinator

C&D Foods & Affiliates; Edgeworthstown; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

C&D Foods Edgeworthstown is seeking a highly organised Planning Coordinator to manage the production plan and coordinate with planning, buyers, and production teams to meet customer requirements.

You will create and maintain the rolling production plan, monitor forecast accuracy, reconcile forecasts with actual demand, build strong relationships with account managers and customers, and manage abnormal demand notifications to ensure timely action.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; able to learn new IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the production plan for the Edgeworthstown site, incorporating inputs from multiple stakeholders and data sources.
• Monitor and report on forecast accuracy on a monthly basis.
• Reconcile account manager forecasts against actual demand and production run rates.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with account managers and customers' supply chain teams.
• Manage and communicate abnormal demand notifications, ensuring timely review and appropriate action.

Skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Self-motivated

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: On site / Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: FMCG | Supply Chain
Salary: Negotiable salary

C&D Foods is one of Europe’s leading own label pet food manufacturers producing a range of wet and dry pet foods. C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 9 production facilities across 7 Countries (Ireland, the UK, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and The Netherlands) and 2 sales offices located in Manchester and Italy. C&D Foods’ Headquarters is in Mullingar, county Westmeath.

At our C&D Foods Edgeworthstown site we are seeking a highly organised Planning Coordinator to manage production planning activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure customer and operational requirements are achieved efficiently and effectively.

Role Overview:

The Planning Coordinator is responsible for the planning, monitoring, control and execution of the production plan necessary to meet operational and customer requirements of the site.

Key Internal Relationships:

• Planning Team.
• Buyers.
• Production Supervisors (Pouch & Packing).
• Materials Coordinator.
• Warehouse Manager.
• Commercial Team.
• Outsourced Packing Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain the production plan for the Edgeworthstown site, incorporating inputs from multiple stakeholders and data sources.
• Monitor and report on forecast accuracy on a monthly basis.
• Reconcile account manager forecasts against actual demand and production run rates.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with account managers and customers' supply chain teams.
• Manage and communicate abnormal demand notifications, ensuring timely review and appropriate action.

Key Performance Measures:

• Develop and maintain a rolling 13-week production plan to support operational and customer requirements.
• Monitor and optimise Filling and Packing line utilisation to maximise efficiency and capacity.
• Manage abnormal demand notifications, ensuring timely communication and appropriate planning adjustments.
• Proactively identify, manage, and report weekly material and production shortages.
• Control and minimise production plan changes after the agreed freeze point.
• Deliver agreed KPIs and performance targets as outlined within the STRIVE performance review framework.

Personal Competencies and Qualifications:

• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills with effective prioritisation of workloads consistently meeting deadlines within a fast paced environment.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Possesses the ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Proactively identify potential risks.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong IT proficiency including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft applications with the ability to learn new IT systems.
• Positive attitude with a focus on open communication, collaboration and performing as part of a team for success.