Join a business with huge quality and excellence in product development
Progressive manufacturing environment - Leicester based
About Our Client
* My client is a fast-paced manufacturing company producing one of the nation's favourite foods.
* They invest heavily into the long-term progression of people and care about sustainability.
Job Description
This exciting supply chain role will support the Supply Planner on shift fulfilling the daily tasks including:
* Coaching, mentoring, and being the first point of escalation within the Supply & Planning department.
The main responsibilities include:
* Produce and communicate accurate and reliable production plans.
* Download orders from customers and update production plans, making any changes as necessary and communicating with third parties.
* Monitor progress against production plans, ensuring we are where we think we are and communicating changes to plans.
* Monitor plan adherence and complete weekly departmental KPI's.
* Assist and support the Materials Planner responsible for purchasing all raw materials & packaging across both sites, ensuring we have the right amount of stock at the right time.
* Ensure our basket stocks are sufficient to run production, completing the plan to always be able to manufacture and supply customer requirements.
* Ensure baskets & pallets are collected in a cost-effective manner.
* Notify hauliers of our transport requirements for the orders received, including additional information around stock availability when required to reduce driver waiting time and to support our despatch/warehouse functions.
* Document and communicate shortages/supply issues to customers.
* Ensure systems and supporting documents are updated with any modifications to original orders.
* Ensure robust processes are in place for effective running during weekends and holidays, so people know what to do in exceptional circumstances.
* Responsible for cover planning teams' holidays, requiring flexibility to work different days and hours as required.
* Attend internal & external meetings relevant to your role and actively participate in these meetings and discussions.
The Successful Applicant
* To be successful in this role you must have:
* A Supply Chain background - Essential
* A minimum of 3+ years' experience managing a small team
* Experience within a Retail/E-Commerce/FMCG environment - Essential
* Experience of Project Management/Continuous Improvement methodologies - Advantageous
* Experience working on Sage 200 - Advantageous
* Good Microsoft skills - Excel - Advantageous
What's on Offer
* Salary negotiable based on your experience
* Package including 26.5 days holiday
* Pension matched up to 5%
* A company that will invest in your long-term development & support progression
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