Assistant Production Planner Sector: FMCG Location: Suffolk Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £28,000 > £30,000 (DOE) Shifts: Tues > Sat, office-based, 37.5 hr week ISQ Recruitment is supporting a family-owned food manufacturer with a clear vision of quality food that's available to all. As the site continues to grow its customer base, they are now seeking an Assistant Production Planner to support the Planning Manager with production plans and coordinating materials / production to ensure optimum factory efficiency. Key Deliverables Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide a daily & weekly production plan and delivers customer orders on time and in full. To act as a key support point between cross-functional teams. Carry out stock inspections within Goods-In, Stores, and Production. Ensure inventories are kept up to date, communicated regularly, and any issues escalated to the appropriate Manager. Communicate, liaise & escalate any issues with the Planning Manager, colleagues, and external service providers where necessary. Provide cover for the Planning Manager during holiday / absence as required. Shift Pattern Tuesday > Friday – 09:00 > 17:00 Saturday – 06:00 > 12:00 Benefits Pension 5% matched Staff benefits app 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) Life Cover 3 x salary Qualifications & Criteria Prior experience in a similar role (demanding retail an advantage) Advanced level of Microsoft Excel and good numeracy skills Clear communicator and good interpersonal & presentation skills Must have full Right to Work in the UK Must have full UK driving license & access to own vehicle (Please note this client does not offer VISA sponsorship, only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered) If you would like to discuss this role further, please click to apply now, or submit your CV to or call 01603 369500 for more information.