Planning Specialist - Newtownards, United Kingdom - Vickerstock

Vickerstock
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Newtownards, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description
Posted 24 November 2023

Salary £ £38000 per annum

LocationNewtownards

Job type Permanent

Discipline Food Manufacturing / FMCG

ReferencePM8978_

Contact NamePaul Muir


Job description:


Planning Specialist


Vickerstock are partnering with our FMCG client - renowned for their commitment to authenticity and excellence - with the appointment of a Planning Manager to join the team based in Newtownards.


As the successful Planning Specialist, you will play an instrumental part in delivering exceptional culinary products to customers while optimising production efficiency, demand forecasting accuracy, inventory management, and overall performance.


What we have to offer:


  • Salary £3238k depending on experience
  • 5% Employee/Employer pension contribution
  • Free products
  • Free parking
  • Company events

Your day to day as the successful Planning Specialist:

Working in collaboration with Sales, Procurement and Operations, you will plan to optimise factory efficiencies through meticulous production scheduling, demand forecasting, and assist in raw material/finished goods inventory management to ensure Site KPI of Delivery
On Time and
In Full is met.


Your contributions will play a critical role in maintaining the company's reputation for supplying superior products and delivering them on time to their valued customer base.


Key Responsibilities:
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Strategic Production Planning:

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Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management:

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Efficiency Enhancement:

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Cross-Functional Collaboration:

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Performance Monitoring and Reporting:


  • Team Leadership and Development:
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):


Your Essential Ingredients:


  • Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field is preferred.
  • Proven experience in production planning, demand forecasting, and inventory management, within FMCG/ Food industry.
  • Strong understanding of production processes, supply chain logistics, and inventory control strategies.
  • Proficiency in using advanced planning software and MRP/ERP systems e.g. SAGE 200
  • Analytical mindset to interpret production data, demand forecasts, and identify strategic opportunities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with crossfunctional teams.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and develop a team.
  • Problemsolving aptitude to address complex production challenges and drive decisionmaking.
  • Detailoriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

What to do next:


Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Paul now on or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page.


If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.

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