Our client is seeking a Production Planner to join their growing team based in Bridgwater Somerset easily commutable with onsite parking available.
The role of a Production Planner is brand new to this global organisation with its rapidly growing team. This role is Office based with the option of flexible hybrid working.
The role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of UK Production Planning activities; the replenishment of chemicals and packaging components; and the ordering of routine site consumables.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Day-to-day execution of local (UK) Production Planning activities, specifically the scheduling and raising of production orders for:
- Bulk filling requirements
-Off-line secondary pack & labelling requirements
- Bulk Mixing
• Order placing and associated progress chasing of materials and components to pre-determined stock level requirements, including: -Bulk Tanker Deliveries
-Raw Materials
-Packaging Components
• Liaison with inter-company colleagues to monitor and replenish stocks of materials sourced from other locations.
• In-House printing of product labels required for weekly production plan issue.
• Placement of orders for replenishment of consumable items.
• To support the wider UK Site team structure to optimise customer service levels and ensure that it continues to meet its planned target levels.
• To support the Continuous Improvement of Supply Chain activities within the local UK and wider regional organisation.
Requirements:
• Preference will be given to candidates educated to Degree level within a relevant discipline and/or holding a relevent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a Production Planning role, preferably within a manufacturing Industry.
• Familiarity with operating MRP systems within ERP environments, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.
• Demonstrable track record of planning and scheduling a large and complex finished product item portfolio.
• Demonstrable track record of replenishment of a large and complex raw material and component inventory from multiple vendors.
• Demonstrable experience of working with third-party manufacturers (3PM) and suppliers of complete finished product packs.
• Experience and competence with use of the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint; and experience of using reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Excellent planning, organisational and task prioritisation skills, with the ability to self-prioritise own workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all organisational levels.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships with both internal and external customers to deliver organsational goals
For More information please contact Sophie Blower at Meridian Taunton