Vickerstock are working in partnership with a food manufacturing firm on the appointment of a Production Planner.
As a Production Planner you will have mixed responsibility for planning and scheduling production activities, managing raw material and finished goods inventory, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal production flow.
What's in it for you?
* Starting salary up to £30k (negotiation possible)
* Employee discounts
* Life insurance
* Company pension
* Development opportunities
In your new role:
* Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets.
* Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly production plans with the production team.
* Monitor and work with the Purchasing dept to manage raw material, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory levels.
* Conduct regular stock audits and cycle counts, identifying and addressing discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records.
* Review sales forecasts and analyse historical demand data to generate accurate production forecasts.
* Identify and implement process improvements to streamline production planning and inventory management processes.
* Maintain accurate records of production schedules, inventory levels, and stock movements in the ERP or inventory management system
What you will need to succeed:
* Two years experience in food manufacturing (FMCG also considered)
* Analytical skills with the ability to deal with high volumes of data
* Clear and confident communication skills.
* Past experience managing an MRP/ERP
For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Michael Irwin today!
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