Production Planner / Scheduler – FMCG Manufacturing

The Role:

My client is an international FMCG Group with an extensive manufacturing operation both in the UK and overseas. We have an opportunity for an experienced Production Planner / Scheduler to be part of a key team linking the commercial aspect of the business to production.

As a Production Scheduler / Planner, reporting in to the Planning and Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for maximising customer service levels whilst maintaining target stock levels, through efficient production scheduling.

About You:

• 2 years’ minimum experience within supply team.
• The position requires fundamental understanding and experience of the major aspects of integrated planning software: Production Planning, Materials Requirements Planning, Sales & Operations Planning, Capacity Planning, Master Production Scheduling.
• Ability to develop & maintain effective communications to ensure accurate & timely information is known & available to key factory personnel & Group Head Office.
• Solid planning/supply chain background in an FMCG environment.
• Ability to communicate with staff and management at all levels.
• Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage own workload to meet agreed deadlines.
• Experience of working with SAP is advantageous.

The Role:

• Produce and maintain production plans to meet forecast and actual sales demand.
• Define and maintain stock holding parameters to provide economic production and purchasing profiles, whilst meeting centrally agreed stock targets.
• Manipulate production schedules to ensure efficient usage of people, plant and materials.
• Own and drive the day to day process of averting potential shortages.
• Plan and control activities of external contract for multi-packaging.
• Seek efficiency improvements in methods of planning and scheduling through effective utilisation of SAP functionality, controlling all MRP planning relevant material master.
• Generate and issue forecast information to key suppliers.

The Business:

• Large multinational FMCG Group.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Producer of a range of high quality products, supplying to all of the major multiple retailers.
• Considerable recent site investment.

Next Steps

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