Production Planner

Freshminds

  • Tring, Hertfordshire
  • £45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
An exciting opportunity has arisen with one of the UK's most disruptive and high-performing consumer brands. This innovative business is scaling at pace across global D2C and retail channels and is now seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join their dynamic Production Planning Team.This is a chance to be part of a business that thrives on data-driven decision making, operational excellence and a culture of high performance. If you're someone who enjoys turning complex supply challenges into elegant, efficient solutions, this role will put your skills to the test.The Opportunity:This role will sit at the heart of the supply chain operation, ensuring optimal product availability across E-commerce and retail channels. You'll be responsible for keeping production lines running smoothly, maintaining the right stock levels.Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain Product Availability: Ensure stock levels support growth while balancing waste and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Partners: Build strong relationships with manufacturing partners to ensure reliability and service excellence.
  • Solve Operational Challenges: Identify and resolve root causes of supply issues to ensure seamless operations.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with sourcing, packaging and logistics teams to align planning across the value chain.
  • Data-Led Planning: Provide timely reports on stock and coverage, driving planning decisions with robust analysis.
  • Champion Best Practices: Share knowledge and continuously seek improvement in supply chain processes.
  • Drive Efficiency: Identify opportunities to cut waste, improve capacity, and reduce costs through strategic planning.
  • System Integrity: Ensure planning and financial systems are accurately maintained with correct production data.
Who We're Looking For:
  • A highly analytical thinker, ideally with a STEM background (Maths, Engineering, Physics).
  • Proven experience in supply chain, production planning or operations roles - ideally within a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
  • Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, and ideally familiarity with supply chain or ERP systems.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent forecasting, prioritisation and organisational abilities.
  • A collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic environments and takes ownership of their work.
Perks and Benefits Include:
  • Hybrid working (Mon-Tues-Thurs in the office)
  • 30 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Option to work remotely for 2 weeks a year (summer + Christmas)

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