About the Role
Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. Our advanced manufacturing site in Telford processes up to 1.5 million birds per week and supports a network of over 350 farms. We are looking for a highly competent and motivated Planner to join our Site Operations Planning Team, based at our Telford site.
The role is office based, working Monday to Friday 07.00‑16.00.
What will you be doing as a Planner at Avara?
As Planner you will coordinate and implement day‑to‑day planning and scheduling processes to optimise operational efficiency and maintain service level.
Key Responsibilities
* Create and maintain daily and weekly production plans.
* Coordinate day‑to‑day planning with the Lead Planner and Schedulers, resolving real‑time issues as they arise.
* Produce forward plans for the next three weeks and highlight risks.
* Monitor raw material stocks and requirements. Investigate discrepancies and manage delivery schedules based on production needs.
* Analyse plan accuracy, forecast changes, and material fluctuations to identify improvement opportunities.
* Manage short‑life requests and waste, investigating causes and proposing preventative actions.
* Communicate shortages and collaborate on solutions.
* Ensure effective and timely communication of supply plans across all supply chain functions.
* Provide cover for the Lead Planner and Schedulers as required.
* Maintain data accuracy and update spreadsheets and planning systems.
What You’ll Need To Be Successful
* Planning experience within FMCG preferred.
* Short shelf life or food experience desirable.
* Strong Excel skills.
* Strong communication skills to interact effectively cross‑functionally.
* Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
* Ability to work independently while contributing to a high‑performing team.
The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods
* Salary from £32,000 DOE
* Additional shift allowance
* 31 days holiday allowance
* 6% pension
* Life assurance/insurance
* Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well‑known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets!
* Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.
What happens after you apply for this role?
After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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