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The Role
This role coordinates all site production planning, focusing on achieving 100% on-time, in-full customer order fulfillment while maximizing efficiency by reducing machine changeovers and optimizing labor and inventory.
Success hinges on managing the existing Hellenic and Excel-based planning systems, and identifying and implementing integrated software solutions for daily optimized planning.
The ideal candidate will have experience with integrated planning systems and a strong grasp of machine, labor, and material utilization. Building effective relationships with internal departments, suppliers, and customers is also crucial.
Duties Include:
* Provide leadership and direction to ensure site success.
* Implement a fully integrated planning system.
* Develop and manage production schedules and inventory based on sales forecasts.
* Ensure on-time, in-full product delivery.
* Plan all manufactured products accurately, optimizing capacity and labor to meet sales forecasts.
* Collaborate with the Production Manager to maximize output and minimize waste.
* Facilitate effective communication between Commercial, Logistics, Technical, and Production teams to improve forecasting accuracy, inventory levels, and service performance.
* Build strong relationships with Commercial and Operational teams to enhance forecasting and meet customer needs.
* Analyse and plan for raw materials and packaging to avoid production stoppages.
* Manage claims for raw materials, storage, and transport deviations efficiently.
* Coordinate with Commercial on product phasing, promotions, and orders to optimize production planning and line utilization.
* Supervise, develop, and train the planning team to meet the company's future needs.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Experience of working in a FMCG environment in a Planning capacity.
* Strong experience of supervising / managing people.
* Experience of managing inventory levels and budget/cost management.
* Knowledge of planning systems and suppliers.
* Ability to persuade and influence others.
* Proficient IT user.
The Benefits:
* Competitive rates.
* Online Benefits Hub.
* Canteen.
* Life insurance.
* On-site parking.
* Company pension.
* Referral programme.
* Health & wellbeing programme.
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