Job Title: Production Planner
Location: West Midlands
Salary: Up to £40,000 + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday 04:00-12:00
Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand while optimising resources and minimising cost
* Collaborate with various departments, including operations, procurement, and logistics to coordinate production activities and ensure timely delivery of products
* Monitor inventory levels and production capacity to identify potential bottlenecks and implement corrective action
* To communicate with suppliers/hauliers to ensure timely deliveries to and from the production site.
* Work closely with the sales team to forecast demand and adjust production schedules accordingly
* Responsible for procuring all stock, ingredients, and packaging necessary for planned production.
The successful candidate:
* Strong background in Planning and Supply Chain, preferably FMCG
* Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
* 2+ years' experience in a similar role.
* Advanced Excel skills, confident with VLOOKUP, PIVOT TABLES
* Use of an ERP system is preferable
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.