Planning Manager

A leading FMCG business based in the Lancashire area with hybrid working options are looking for a Planning Manager to join their team. As Planning Manager you will be responsible for overseeing a small planning team responsible for the medium to long term production plan for the manufacturing site to deliver outstanding product availability to customers.

About the role:

• Utilising all available information and tools to help maximise the end to end profit of the manufacturing process
• Supporting the category to plan and coordinate delivery of raw material including packaging & finished goods in line with customer requirements
• Build strong relationships with all internal stakeholders, external parties
• Continually improve business efficiencies
• Understand end to end supply chain and financial implications
• Identifying new opportunities and efficiencies
• Building knowledge of product and seasonal calendars

About the person:

• Experience in a similar manufacturing planning role within a manufacturing environment (preferably within a food/FMCG environment)
• Proficient in forecasting, planning and data analytical skills
• Ability to make your own decisions and work using your own initiative on a daily basis and implementing your ideas into practice
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable sitting within production meetings
• Demonstrable experience of using planning software systems
• Assertiveness with the ability to make decisions on the spot
• Experience of root cause analysis
• A can do attitude and a strong work ethic

To apply for the role please send your CV to susannah.meadows@robertwalters.com

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates