Interim Senior Planner

Interim Senior Planner

INSIDE IR35

500 per day plus expenses - six month contract

This is an immediate need for a planning candidate who is familiar with the food industry or similar FMCG environments. The exposure to the pace involved makes a difference to manage the changing priorities involved on a daily basis whilst maintaining accuracy within the supply chain.

This interim role is part or the supply chain team for a major food manufacturer supplying the multiple retailers.

The Interim Senior Planner role ensures

• Accuracy of stock management, planning and forecasting.
• Updating the forecast from planning data.
• Ensure the consistent supply of materials to meet production plans for operational effectiveness.
• Managing stock levels and ensuring accurate inventory levels at all times for constant up-to-date visibility of data.
• Liaising with the supply base to always keep ahead, acting immediately on any supply and demand issues.
• Highlight and escalate any issues that could impact production.
• Management of high value stock items.
• Working closely with logistics and operational teams to ensure efficiency of the operation from both the inbound and outbound supply chain processes.

Background experience required for this role:

• Previous planning experience in the food or FMCG sector.
• Enjoy working with and able to interpret data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Highly numerate.
• Strong communication skills - written and oral.

Please send a full cv to apply for this urgent interim role with an October start.