Production Planner (FMCG)

Job Description

• You’ll create and issue production schedules (daily and weekly) that align with demand and capacity.
• You will react swiftly to machine breakdowns, labour constraints, and material shortages.
• We’ll rely on your expertise in optimising production efficiency by balancing priorities, changeovers, and site capacity.
• You will collaborate remotely with site operations managers to validate plans.
• You will be pivotal in managing stock levels, monitoring slow-moving inventory, and reducing waste to help us achieve greater sustainability.
• You’ll coordinate outbound transport and inter-site stock transfers.
• Continuous improvement will be a key part of your role, including planning processes and stock flow across the supply chain

Job Requirements

What we’re looking for in our Production Planner:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a production planning or scheduling role
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Proactive problem-solving, anticipating issues before they arise.
• Detail-oriented planning with a sharp eye for accuracy.
• Clear and adaptive communication, ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Commercial awareness with a strong understanding of cost and service impacts.
• Accountability for seeing plans through from initiation to conclusion.
• Growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/365, particularly Excel.