Join the Samworth Brothers Team and Make this your next careers move, with Samworth Brothers become part of our dynamic family At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: - Enhanced pension scheme Private health scheme Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities Fixed Term Contract - 12 months The Opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated Planning Manager to join our team at Walkers Sausage & Deli Co in Leicester. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our production schedules align with customer demand, inventory levels, and supply chain constraints while maintaining optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Production Scheduling : Develop and maintain schedules based on demand forecasts and production capacity. Inventory Management : Monitor finished goods inventory to avoid shortages or overstocking. Capacity Planning : Analyse current capacity and predict future needs, recommending adjustments as needed. Process Improvement : Identify areas to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Cross-Department Collaboration : Work with procurement, sales, logistics, and engineering to align goals. The Ideal Candidate We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: - Experience in production planning, ideally in FMCG. Proven managerial experience. Advanced knowledge of Excel and production planning software (e.g., Preactor, ERP systems, MRP). Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills. Expertise in inventory management and advanced manufacturing processes. We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us About You About Us We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country. At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers. Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.