The Role and Responsibilities
- Lead the Planning team to achieve Service Level targets set by the business.
- Manage the production schedule and stock levels to balance customer service and operational cost efficiency.
- Direct and lead the planning team to ensure they meet company goals and are always engaged and focused.
- Manage, organise and update relevant data usage using Excel and SAP ERP applications.
- Oversee the S&OP process, modelling capacity, demand and key opportunities and risks.
- Control waste levels by challenging operational performance and adherence to plan.
- Analyse and forecast sales information to predict stock holding requirement.
- Work closely with the NPD Team/Process Team regarding new product launches.
Company Objectives
- Generate a profitable, productive, safe, legal, ethical and fair working environment for all employees.
- Ensure total customer satisfaction.
- Enhance company growth and success.
- Work with all other departments collaboratively to deliver products to all our customers to their exacting standards.
- Work with growers and suppliers in partnership.
- Support other internal Departments in all we do.
- Uphold the technical integrity of all products manufactured or sold.
Personal Attributes & Skills
- Proven managerial and leadership experience within Planning/Supply Chain function.
- Strong analytical and IT skills essential, ideally around Microsoft Excel and SAP.
- Develop and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams.
- Self-manage time effectively and work under own initiative.
- Show a helpful, open and respectful attitude in all aspects of your position.
- Keen focus on customer satisfaction with the ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships.
- A creative approach to problem-solving with skills to implement new ideas.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Schedule
* Day shift
* Weekend availability
Experience
* Microsoft Excel: 1 year (required)
* Production planning: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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