Planning Manager - Dronfield - Food/FMCG Manufacturing - New!
Dronfield, England, United Kingdom
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Job function: Other, Strategy/Planning, and Supply Chain
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Retail
What you’ll do
* Lead and develop a team of 6 planners
* Own daily, short-term, and long-term production plans (ambient & frozen)
* Ensure service levels, plan attainment, and stock build targets are achieved
* Plan bake schedules across multiple production lines
* Carry out capacity modelling to balance short- and long-term needs
* Collaborate with production, logistics, inbound/outbound, and supply teams
* Use SAP/ERP and Excel to forecast, analyse data, and optimise performance
* Investigate planning challenges and drive continuous improvement
What we’re looking for
* Experience in planning/factory scheduling (bakery or food industry a bonus)
* Strong Excel and data analysis skills
* SAP/ERP experience preferred
* Knowledge of capacity planning, forecasting, and line capability
* Understanding of ingredients, logistics, and supply chain operations
* Proactive problem-solver with strong leadership skills
* Ambitious and ready to step up into a senior role
* Lead a key planning function in a fast-paced bakery environment
* Monday–Friday hours with flexibility
* Competitive salary + benefits
* Clear opportunities for growth and progression
Apply now and take the next step in your planning career!
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