Planner

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Job description

Production Planner - FMCG

Circa 30-35k + Benefits

Working hours 6am 4pm, 3,3,2 Shift Pattern

Wisbech

Data, metrics, analysis, planning if these words resonate with you as part of what you enjoy then this role could be just for you!

Here we have an opportunity to join a successful FMCG business, supplying a range of fresh produce goods to fill our supermarket shelves.

They could boast strong links and long terms partnerships to their customer base, where our planning and supply chain teams are essential for the right quality and delivery.

What would you be doing?

From looking at customer orders, buying trends and seasonal uplifts you ll be working out a production plan to deliver OTIF, every time!

Staying ahead of the game is key and you ll focus on the medium to long terms requirements of the needs and the business. Circa 4 weeks ahead as a good rule of thumb.

Planning out what will be produced and when, utilising production lines, plant, labour and materials, essentially bringing all the elements together to produce excellent products!

Working through a variety of software and tools, excel, specialised ERP systems to collate the plans, always forecasting and analysis with a view of continuous improvements.

The logistics of good in and out are also covered and you ll be working with providers of goods and services and involve these in the final plans to be communicate across internal and external parties.

Sounding good so far?

You ll be joining a professional and highly skilled team of Planning & Supply Chain professionals; they are a team that work together and support one another with a range of personalities and skills. This is an environment where I would expect anyone to learn a few new tricks.

The company are highly successful, trading for half a century now. The business has invested heavily in new production lines and more importantly its people over the recent years and are in a great position to offer you development and the customers a range of great products.

A business that hires and lives by its values, creating a true team environment across departments. Demonstrating high levels of respect and integrity along with plenty of fun.

What you will need to be successful here

The key thing here is about mindset you ll be the type of character with high levels of attention to detail, able to & enjoys working with complex data sets with a logical & analytical approach.

Previous experience is not required as a production planner but of course welcomed.

For example: - if you were someone from an IT/Engineering/Mathematical/Physics/Finance academic background with that ability & interest in looking at data please apply.

You'll need to be a good communicator and be confident enough to voice your plans and innovative solutions.

Essential requirements

• Excel skills intermediate level
• Loves working with data
• Analytical & logical thinker
• Flexible to assist in holiday/absence cover when required one team mentality

Desirable experience

• Planning from a manufacturing setting
• FMCG Industry from a supply chain function
• Planning/ERP Based software knowledge

Should you have the required experience and would love an opportunity to out these to good use in an environment that encourages forward think then we look forward to your application and discussing the merits of this role further.

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