What you'll be doing
To identify and implement optimum plans and schedules that deliver stock and service targets and/or procure materials / labour to organise production in line with customer needs
* Utilise available planning systems to convert sales forecasts into achievable production and material plans and schedules that optimally balance customer service and operational cost efficiency
* Manage risks within the plan and amend orders where possible /practical to achieve customer service and stock targets
* Share forecasts with suppliers and work with them to resolve issues with materials availability
* Measure, minimise and publish expected obsolete/over stocks (finished product and/or raw materials)
* Manage ongoing communication with the operations teams to ensure accurate exchange of information
* Translate production plans into labour requirements and convert them into labour orders
* Monitor distribution providers' 'real time' delivery performance, escalating potential OTIF failures as early as possible - both internally and to customers
What we're looking for
* Ideally educated to GSCE level
* Experience working in a fast-paced seasonal environment ideally an FMCG with a detailed knowledge of the planning process
* Experience working with multiple range of SKUS - both short and long lead time
* Good attention to detail and experience applying analytical thinking
* Proficient computer user including experience and knowledge of ERP systems
What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary and job related benefits
* Holidays
* Pension up to 8% matched
* Life insurance up to 4x salary
* Company share save scheme
* Greencore Qualifications
* Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
* Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
* Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
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