Production Planner - Supply Chain

Production Planning

Support the creation and maintenance of short- and medium-term production plans aligned to demand forecasts and sales requirements

Convert demand plans into achievable production schedules under the guidance of senior planners

Raise Product convertor orders on the ERP system as per production plans

Monitor production performance against plan and highlight variances, risks or constraints

Assist with re-planning activities in response to changes in demand, supply issues or operational disruption

S&OP Support & Input

Prepare and provide accurate production planning inputs into the S&OP process, including capacity, constraints, risks and assumptions

Support scenario planning by providing data and analysis on capacity and production feasibility

Maintain planning data to support effective decision-making during S&OP reviews

Capacity & Resource Planning

Support capacity planning activities for manufacturing sites, identifying potential bottlenecks or risks

Work closely with Operations teams to understand line performance, efficiencies and constraints

Assist with continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving planning accuracy and plan stability

Inventory & Materials Interface (Planning Support)

Work closely with inventory and materials planning teams to ensure production plans support agreed stock targets and service levels

Support finished goods planning parameters (e.g. safety stock, minimum production quantity) from a production planning perspective

Assist in identifying opportunities to reduce waste, excess stock and obsolescence through improved planning

Skills / Qualifications/ Experience: • 1–3 years’ experience in a planning, supply chain or manufacturing environment

Strong interest in production planning and manufacturing operations

Experience working with ERP / MRP systems or strong aptitude to learn

Good Excel skills with the ability to analyse and present data clearly

Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments desirable

Exposure to S&OP or demand and supply planning processes desirable

Experience supporting production schedules or shop-floor planning desirable

Detail-oriented and well organised • Proactive, eager to learn and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered, based on relevant experience, training, or voluntary work