Production Planner
Wisbech | Up to £36,000 + Benefits | 3’s & 2’s shift pattern
Looking for a Planning Role Where No Two Days Are the Same?
We’re working with a leading fresh food manufacturer supplying major UK retailers, producing a wide range of short shelf-life products in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. With over 100 SKUs, nine production lines and a 24/7 operation, planning is at the heart of ensuring customers receive product on time while minimising waste and maximising availability.
As a result of continued growth, they’re looking to strengthen their planning team with the appointment of an experienced Production Planner.
The Role
This is a hands-on planning position where you’ll be responsible for balancing customer demand, production capability, raw material availability and inventory levels in a business where some products can move from production to customer on the very same day.
Working under tight deadlines, you’ll manage multiple priorities simultaneously and play a key role in ensuring production plans remain achievable and customer service levels are maintained.
Key responsibilities include:
- Creating and adjusting production plans to meet changing customer demand.
- Managing finished goods and raw material inventory.
- Raising, monitoring and updating orders and stock requirements.
- Working closely with production, procurement and warehouse teams to ensure product availability.
- Monitoring stock levels and helping minimise waste across short shelf-life product categories.
- Maintaining planning data and reporting tools.
- Identifying potential supply issues and resolving them before they impact customers.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an experienced planner who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys solving problems before they become issues.
You’ll ideally bring:
- Experience within Production Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Materials Planning or Inventory Planning.
- Previous experience within food manufacturing, fresh produce, chilled food or another fast-paced FMCG environment.
- Strong Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate data, work with tables and troubleshoot formulas.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to spot inconsistencies in data.
- Experience working under pressure and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge and resolve issues quickly.
- ERP or MRP system experience would be advantageous, although Excel remains the primary planning tool.
Why Apply?
- Join a stable and growing food manufacturer with a strong reputation in the sector.
- Work in a friendly, collaborative planning team.
- Enjoy a varied role with real responsibility and autonomy.
- Be part of a business continuing to invest in its people, systems and future growth.
- Competitive salary of up to £36,000 plus benefits.
Working Pattern:
06:00-16:00 | 3 On, 2 Off, 2 On, 3 Off
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