Job Title: Production Planner Hours of Work:5 days a week. Reporting to: Planning Account Manager
Main Purpose of the Role
As a Production Planner, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of our planning department. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the timely processing of customer orders, complete stock allocation, and strict adherence to compliance and health & safety regulations. You will be instrumental in fostering strong relationships with marketing desks and direct supply outlets, ensuring smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
Main Duties and Key Responsibilities:
Process customer orders efficiently to meet deadlines.
Allocate stock per customer specifications and internal guidelines.
Support production functions (PH, QC, Dispatch) by providing necessary order information, customer programs, and stock details.
Complete daily tasks as delegated by the Account Manager.
Notify the Account Manager of any potential issues that may affect order completion.
Maintain daily communication with the Account Manager for seamless operations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Optimise utilisation of stock by monitoring inventory, orders, specs, and pricing strategies to enhance financial performance for both the company and third parties.
Work with management to ensure grading and packing lines achieve optimal results through effective size optimisation for the market.
Ensure adherence to stock rotation policies across all departments, including Warehouse and Packing.
Personal Qualities:
Self-motivated individual with strong organisational skills.
Fair, concise, and an effective communicator.
Confident, honest, and responsible team player.
Skills, Capabilities, and Experience Required:
Essential:
Strong interpersonal and listening skills with proficiency in written and verbal communication.
Ability to prioritise multiple workloads and manage competing demands.
Excellent numeracy skills.
Team-oriented with a collaborative spirit.
Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
Relationship-building skills and effective decision-making abilities.
Desirable:
Experience in a production planning role or similar environment.
Core Values
Our core values drive everything we do:
Accomplished Service: With extensive experience in managing high demand and specifications, we aim to exceed expectations through expert service delivery.
Premium Quality: We focus on being better rather than bigger, emphasising quality in all our offerings while remaining an industry leader.
Passionate About People: We prioritise knowledge and expertise by actively seeking top talent and investing in training and graduate development programs.
Leading Technology: Innovation is key to our success; we are committed to driving advancements in our industry towards ST-century farming practices.
Environmental Integrity: We are dedicated to securing the future of our ecosystem by integrating environmental awareness into our investments and operations.
Please message 07467 652 982 with questions or to move forward with your application.
