Overview
* Leading Global Supplier
* Discretionary bonus
About Our Client
My client are a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. They are based locally to Maidstone with excellent transport links.
Job Description / Responsibilities
* Planning all customer orders in the most efficient way to maximise production capacity.
* Oversee all other administration tasks related to production planning, raising batch documents, booking, etc.
* Raw material allocation following company procedures.
* Working closely with the Prep Room to ensure efficient stock rotation.
* Liaise with relevant departments to ensure raw materials arrive and can be sampled within the necessary timescales.
* Daily planning of the production/packing programs using the N1 report promptly from the order date.
* Overseeing allocation or document queries and authorising batch changes for Production/Warehouse.
* Participation and support in projects as and when required.
* Minimising plan changes wherever possible by working closely with Production Team Leaders to match workload with resources.
* Investigate system errors and issues to provide effective and timely solutions.
* Housekeeping of write-ons/write-offs - for damages, QA, spillages or end of batch.
* Liaising with the administrator on scheduling requirements.
* Support Warehouse to improve the system of booking in/scanners/process.
* Support Stock takes and cycle counting.
The Successful Applicant / Qualifications
* Education to Degree level or equivalent, such as CPIM certification, is an advantage.
* Proven experience with ERP and MRP systems
* Advanced Excel skills are highly desirable
* Excellent communication skills
* High attention to detail, analytical & problem-solving skills
Whats on Offer / Benefits
The successful production planner will recieve
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Health Cash Plan and subsidised gym membership
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Flexible pay options
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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