So, what will I be doing?
We are looking for a Project Support Planner to help build and deliver part of our Relex system and work as an integral team member of the Production Planning, Customer Demand, and Supply Planning Team.
You will be responsible for assisting the delivery of planning projects that achieve the best possible customer service while delivering optimized manufacturing and use of materials.
This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Your Responsibilities
1. Support the implementation of APS (Relex) software by providing cover and support to the Planning team. Support an ice cream project aimed at maximizing plan efficiency, ready to deploy the ice cream wave of Relex.
2. Support building a 12-week ice cream plan, coordinating the material delivery required with the Supply Planning team.
3. Generate accurate reports using existing systems to support the Planning Team in delivering the customer service the business requires.
4. Support the development of finished goods expiry and derogation management systems, integrating future-proof tools and processes into Relex.
What do I need?
Essential:
* Experience of production planning in a multi-SKU FMCG business.
* Confident communicator.
* Excellent IT skills & MS Office skills.
* Excellent numeracy & literacy skills.
* Effective time management skills.
* Experience in other software packages such as Power BI, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office & Teams.
Desirable:
* Experience with MS Dynamics.
* Good knowledge of supply chain operations and demand planning, ideally in FMCG supporting retail partners and/or with a supply chain qualification.
* Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
Benefits
Why should I join the family?
We're independent, British, and proud to produce the highest quality yogurts, desserts, and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centers in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 1700 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK's packaged yogurt. We offer a range of benefits including:
* Competitive holiday allowance
* Non-contributory pension scheme
* Life cover
* Healthcare cashback plan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Subsidized Yeo Valley products and services
* Preferential rates with our partners
* Annual bonus (based on company performance)
* Learning and development opportunities
We are committed to employee growth. Our application deadline is a guide; we may close the advert sooner if filled. We recommend applying promptly. Please note, we cannot provide employment sponsorship at this time. We only accept applications through our preferred recruitment portal; unsolicited agency applications are not accepted.
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