Job Title: Manufacturing Planning Specialist
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Planning Specialist to join our team at our Thrapston Manufacturing site. As a key member of our planning team, you will play a crucial role in generating medium to long-term production plans to deliver outstanding product availability for our customers.
Reporting to the Manufacturing Planning Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning process for our production sites, including:
* Utilizing all available information and tools to maximize the end-to-end profit of the manufacturing process.
* Supporting the category to plan and coordinate delivery of raw materials, including packaging and finished goods, in line with customer requirements.
* Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external parties.
* Continually improving business efficiencies.
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards.
* Understanding end-to-end supply chain and financial implications.
* Identifying new opportunities and efficiencies.
* Building knowledge of product and seasonal calendars.
* Providing weekend cover (shared rota) which can be done remotely.
About You
We are looking for a candidate with a demonstrable background and experience in manufacturing planning, who can work at pace and has:
* Experience in a similar manufacturing planning role within a manufacturing environment (preferably within a food/FMCG environment).
* End-to-end supply chain experience and managing supplier relationships.
* Proficient in forecasting, planning, and data analytical skills.
* Ability to make decisions and work independently on a daily basis.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Demonstrable experience of using planning software systems.
* Assertiveness and ability to make decisions on the spot.
* Experience of root cause analysis.
* A can-do attitude and a strong work ethic.
About the Company
We are a leading manufacturer of fresh produce, committed to delivering high-quality products to our customers. Our team of colleagues work together to achieve this goal, and we are proud of our collaborative and supportive work environment.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus an additional 10% card for a friend or family member.
* Generous holiday entitlement.
* Flexible working hours.
* Company pension contributions.
* Perks with over 850 retailers.
* Free parking onsite.
* A range of family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave, neonatal and fertility leave.