Production Planner
Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
Job Title: Production Planner
Location: West Midlands
Salary: Up to £40,000 + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday 04:00-12:00
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand while optimising resources and minimising cost
Collaborate with various departments, including operations, procurement, and logistics to coordinate production activities and ensure timely delivery of products
Monitor inventory levels and production capacity to identify potential bottlenecks and implement corrective action
To communicate with suppliers/hauliers to ensure timely deliveries to and from the production site.
Work closely with the sales team to forecast demand and adjust production schedules accordingly
Responsible for procuring all stock, ingredients, and packaging necessary for planned production.
The successful candidate:
Strong background in Planning and Supply Chain, preferably FMCG
Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
2+ years' experience in a similar role.
Advanced Excel skills, confident with VLOOKUP, PIVOT TABLES
Use of an ERP system is preferable
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.