Senior Production Planner
Location: Cumbernauld
Salary: Up to £55,000 + benefits
Working pattern: Full-time, on-site, Monday to Friday
Sector: FMCG Manufacturing
Overview
We're recruiting for a Senior Production Planner to join a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing business based in Cumbernauld. This is a hands‑on planning role within a busy, SKU‑led manufacturing environment where production schedules, customer demand, raw materials, packaging, inventory and factory capacity all need to be tightly aligned. The business supplies into retail, wholesale and foodservice customers, so the right person will be comfortable working in a live manufacturing setting where priorities can change quickly and planning accuracy has a direct impact on service, availability and operational performance.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain weekly production plans across multiple production lines.
* Review customer orders, forecasts and demand signals to support accurate planning decisions.
* Use MRP / ERP systems to support production planning, material availability and inventory control.
* Work closely with materials, warehouse and production teams to ensure raw materials and packaging are available in line with production requirements.
* Monitor capacity, stock levels and operational constraints, adjusting plans where needed.
* Support new product launches by ensuring production readiness and planning alignment.
* Maintain accurate system data, planning parameters and item information.
* Support planning reviews and contribute to continuous improvement across supply chain and manufacturing operations.
* Communicate clearly with stakeholders across production, supply chain, warehouse, sales and inventory teams.
Qualifications
* Experience in production planning, materials planning, supply planning, scheduling or MRP planning.
* Background in FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging, or another fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
* Strong understanding of MRP / ERP‑led planning.
* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics / D365 / Dynamics AX would be highly desirable.
* Material scheduling experience, including raw materials, packaging or inventory planning.
* Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Confident communication style with the ability to work across multiple teams.
* Comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment where priorities can shift.
* Strong attention to detail and a practical understanding of manufacturing constraints.
Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.
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