Planning Manager - Wellingborough, United Kingdom - Virani Food Products Limited

Description

Job Description

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager with responsibility for forecast and production planning of finished and semi-finished goods and arranging inter-site stock replenishment, the Planning Manager will build a strong working relationship internally and externally to control the smooth and cost-effective movement of materials and finished products.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that daily and weekly plans are determined and issued in a timely manner

To include:

Securing of material substitutions where necessary

Request for concessions where required

Request for life extensions where required

Request for raw materials where required

• Monthly capacity and labour analysis to highlight potential medium to long term constraints and suggest appropriate action
• Responsible for generating daily / weekly labour plans that optimise efficiency, minimise cost (yield loss) and satisfy customer demand, making sure all plans are agreed with shift managers
• On-going monitoring of finished goods and raw material stocks that targets zero write-off; where risks occur, dealing with all the relevant key stakeholders to minimise waste
• Ensuring factory part finished stock is in line with targets and any residual stock which is suitable for sale is highlighted
• To ensure accurate forecasts are received and challenged where appropriate, working collaboratively to hone the forecast to an agreed accuracy making sure site systems are updated accordingly
• Ensure system data integrity for both bought in and manufactured goods including but not limited to: minimum order quantity, minimum stock levels, multiple order quantity, cases per hour, lead time. Conduct frequent reviews of master date
• Regular communication with Customer Services highlighting any potential service issues in the short and medium term, devising mitigation strategies where possible
• Agreeing, reviewing, and reporting regularly against key performance indicators
• Responsible for all stock management and replenishment of Ceva warehouse
• Compliance with and promotion of all employment, health and safety, data protection, food safety and quality as well as customer and trade standards
• Promote a strong customer service ethos within the company, working to exceed customer expectations
• Drive continuous improvement through direct areas of responsibility and influence positive business change
• Operate as an effective member of the supply chain team to help one another push the boundaries of business performance

Qualifications

• 5 years plus experience in a planning preferably in the Food Industry
• Highly IT literate, excellent spreadsheet skills and capable of being the ERP champion
• Good all-rounder who understands planning best practice, supply chain and the application of Continuous Improvement
• Excellent presenter and communicator at all levels with the interpersonal skills to build productive internal and external relationships

Closing Date

Noon on Friday, 12th April 2024 (Virani reserve the option to close this advert at an earlier date)