Join my clients FMCG Food business as Supply Chain Planner.
Be the go-to for Supply Chain related queries.
Client Details
My client is a growing FMCG business passionate about their people!
Description
1. Produce and communicate accurate and reliable production plans to maximise sales and service while minimising cost per unit. This includes materials, labour, and line planning and scheduling, requiring liaison with production, hygiene, engineering, and external parties including customers, hauliers, and suppliers.
2. Download orders from customers and update production plans, making any necessary changes and communicating with 3rd parties.
3. Monitor progress against the production plan to ensure we are where we think we are.
4. Purchase flour for both sites, ensuring we have the right amount at the right time and communicate with suppliers.
5. Communicate transport requirements to hauliers, ensuring we have the right number of lorries at the right time, and manage communication with all parties when things are not according to plan, including establishing cost-effective vehicle scheduling and managing issues that may impact this.
6. Assist with ensuring we always have enough baskets on site for effective running and liaise with all 3rd parties regarding collections to address any significant changes in requirements.
7. Ensure baskets are collected in the most cost-effective method possible by monitoring average collection cost per basket and liaising with 3rd parties to optimise vehicle fill, collection points, etc., to drive down the average cost per basket.
8. Engage senior management if there are any significant issues affecting any of the above being achieved.
9. Assist with the implementation of new systems and processes that aid the smooth running of the operation while building a robust planning process for the future business.
10. Ensure robust processes for effective running during weekends and holidays, with clear guidance for exceptional circumstances.
Profile
* Personable
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
* Clear communication skills
* Organised, methodical, and conscientious
* Structured and organised
* Solution-focused
* Shows initiative
* Thorough and pays attention to detail
* Resilient
* Shows courage, openness, and honesty in all dealings
Job Offer
* Salary flexible based on experience
* Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off
* Working Hours: 7am - 5pm
* Location: Leicester site
* Pension: 5%
* Holidays: 26.5 days including public holidays
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