Production & Material Planner

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly production plans with the production team to ensure alignment with demand requirements.
• Collaborate with the Operations/Production Manager to optimise capacity, adjust schedules based on demand changes, and minimise downtime.
• Monitor and update production schedules based on equipment maintenance, raw material availability, and workforce capacity.
• Work closely with Sales and Operations teams to manage lead times and ensure on-time delivery to customers.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing team to ensure timely procurement of raw materials in line with production requirements and supplier lead times.
• Implement stock rotation principles (FIFO/LIFO) to maintain inventory quality and reduce waste or product expiration.
• Conduct regular stock audits and cycle counts, addressing discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Analyse stock levels, re-order points, and safety stock to adjust inventory strategies based on production needs and market trends.

• 2 year's recent experience in a production scheduling and/or material planner role
• Food manufacturing experience is advantageous
• Ability to plan and operate effectively in a high-volume environment.
• Strong Excel skills with past experience using an ERP/MRP.

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