Job Description
A Global Food Manufacturer are currently recruiting for a Senior Production & Materials Planner / Planning Manager to join their team. There is scope for this role to take on leading the Warehouse function too so could be made into a Supply Chain Manager role.
The business operates with numerous different product bases, shapes and pack formats making the planning function complex. It requires a long term view, a good understanding of the factories capabilities and constraints and a close working relationship with the demand planner to ensure volume opportunities and constraints are collectively understood
Senior Production & Materials Planner / Planning Manager / Supply Chain Manager responsibilities include:
* Planning - Prepare weekly production plans and monitor performance
* Management - Manage stock in line with minimum shelf life and instigate plans should issues arise
* Material Stock Levels - Place orders to ensure future production requirements are met, ensure that order acknowledgments are received and expedite orders when necessary whilst ensuring warehouse capacity is not exceeded
* Product Stock Levels - Track levels within agreed parameters to ensure minimal write off costs whilst maintaining customer service levels
* Performance - Monitor sales performance by SKU and highlight anomalies or opportunities
* Data - Compile sales data and trends for the monthly S&OP meeting.
* Relationships – Develop appropriate relationships with key suppliers as appropriate
* call off - Monitor existing contract usage and flag issues as they arise
You will be a Senior Production & Materials Planner / Planning Manager / Supply Chain Manager with food manufacturing experience.
Advanced Excel / SAP / systems knowledge is essential.