Job Description
Senior Planner (Supply Chain) - Cardiff
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum + pension and additional benefits.
An exciting opportunity to join a successful, award-winning market leader that supplies high-quality products and trusted food products to some of the most iconic companies across the UK.
Salary & Benefits
* Starting salary from £40,000 - £45,000
* 9% company pension (5% employer contribution + 4% employee contribution)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free on-site parking
* Excellent training and development opportunities
Roles & Responsibilities
* Refine systems and methods to continually improve production scheduling, ensuring the most efficient plans are issued to the factory.
* Proactively work alongside Demand and Supply teams to ensure alignment with the MPS signal and communicate any deviations from the plan.
* Liaise with Supply Planning on constraints that may impact the MPS.
* Deputise for the Production Scheduling Manager during periods of absence or holidays.
* Support day-to-day activities in collaboration with the Production Scheduling Manager.
* Monitor potential "low life" stock and work with the demand team to resolve issues.
* Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions in the short-term horizon.
* Review and react to changes in customer priorities as required.
* Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure seamless operations.
* Monitor production processes and adjust schedules to address issues or delays.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Good knowledge of a supply chain environment.
* Experience of production planning.
* Key user in M3 IT systems (e.g., Excel, MRP systems such as Optimity).
* Attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to forward plan.
* Adaptability and responsiveness to change.
* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
If you would like more information, please contact Kieran Russell. If interested, please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK-wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology, and Service & Sales sectors.
Note: Due to high application volume, only suitable candidates will be contacted. We adhere to the Equality Act 2010. We act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary/contract roles.
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