This is an exciting Production Planner opportunity with a leading FMCG business, playing a key role in production scheduling, material availability and stock optimisation within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Reporting into the Planning Manager, you will ensure production plans are aligned with customer demand, operational capacity and business requirements.
You will develop and maintain production schedules using SAP and IBP, working closely with production, procurement and demand planning teams to ensure material availability and maximise operational efficiency. You will monitor inventory levels, identify potential shortages or excess stock, support working capital reduction initiatives and provide regular reporting on stock levels and production capacity. You will also attend daily production meetings, respond to changing priorities and ensure planning data and BOM amendments are accurately maintained.
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in Production Planning within an FMCG, manufacturing or supply chain environment.
- Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning and material requirements.
- Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP, alongside IBP or MRP planning tools.
- Excellent Excel, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decisions.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across production, procurement and demand planning teams.
- Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to fit these requirements, please get in touch with Will Malcolm at will@hendbrown.com or call 01733 235111 for more information.
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