Production Planner, £35k, Speke A fantastic opportunity has arisen with this successful, fast growing business. They are seeking an individual with a "can-do" attitude, someone highly enthusiastic with a drive to improve and develop new ways of working and improving. You will ideally have an excellent understanding of food manufacturing and some experience within a planning function. Duties will include; Creating daily, weekly and monthly production plans to optimise manufacturing performance, whilst considering allergen controls, labour resource and commercial priorities Reviewing daily the factory output against plan and adjust plans accordingly in an agile manner Schedule ad hoc production runs for global customer orders Monitor and maintain finished goods inventory levels on both a short and long term view basis Co-ordinate & model sales forecasts to ensure demand needs are met in a timely & efficient manner Ensure production runs are aligned with Online, Amazon and International Trade channel requirements Collaborate with the Production Team to drive continuous improvement Work closely with the whole Supply Chain Planning to provide the wider business a clear direction on supply chain challenges Liaise with key functions across the business including Procurement, Commercial, Fulfilment and NPD Play a key role in the launch of new products and the discontinuation of old ones This role is perfect if you have some experience within supply chain and planning, and are looking for the next step up into a Production Planner role. If you feel you have the right skills and attributes then please don't hesitate to apply. Please note that due to the high volume of applications only those shortlisted will be contacted