Working as part of the Supply Chain/Operations department, you will provide accurate and appropriate information for the business to execute a daily production plan as well as support the business's strategic aspirations.
* Generate on a planning system both daily production plans as well as provisional plans to agreed timelines ensuring at all times, they are presented in line with appropriate machinery availability and according to agreed run rates.
* Continuous evaluation of forward forecasts to ensure all products are delivered on time in full, and in line with business standard expectations.
* Liaise with the Commercial team to determine customer requirements ensuring that all volume peaks and troughs are planned accordingly.
* Ensure promotions and product changes/launches are pre-planned and communicated accordingly.
* Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Maintenance and Prep teams to ensure all materials and machinery will be available when required.
* Troubleshoot problems that occur during the planning process, finding solutions for these tasks with the support of team members and other areas of the business as required.
* Attend daily meetings as required to ensure all daily and forthcoming actions are communicated effectively.
* Liaise with the Production department to make sure the required labour is ordered for the following day's production in line with run rates and standards.
Please note, this role is a 5:00-13:30 shift. Planners are in early before the daily production starts to produce on the day plans from our customers' order system. We appreciate this shift isn't for everyone, so please consider this before applying.
Accountabilities:
* Ensuring that vehicles depart on time and with all the product that has been ordered by the customer. Measured by customer OTIF service levels.
* Production schedules are planned in such a way to reduce downtime and avoid excess labour within the business to carry out this plan. Measured by the Accounts team and shared with the greater business.
* This role has a responsibility for food safety, brand integrity, and Health and Safety.
* Good understanding of Excel and previous experience with planning systems; Excel abilities to include lookups, ifs, and range formulas - this will be tested during recruitment.
* Aptitude for problem solving.
* Effective communicator both verbal & written.
* Ability to adapt to an ever-changing business environment.
* Ability to influence & motivate others.
* Previous Planning/Purchasing experience desirable.
* Attention to detail.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to work under pressure.
Benefits:
Life assurance cover from day 1.
Pension contributions from the business of 4%.
Access to retailer discounts.
Access to wellbeing platform including GP hotline.
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