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Production Planning Specialist

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a rapidly expanding FMCG based in West Yorkshire.
  • The role involves managing the manufacturing plan for two 24/7 operational sites, focusing on customer requirements and product categorization.
  • Candidates should have strong ERP and Excel knowledge, with experience in forecasting and planning in an FMCG environment.
  • The position requires strong stakeholder management skills and a commitment to maintaining stock availability and manufacturing performance.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a rapidly expanding FMCG based in West Yorkshire.Reporting into the Head of Supply Chain, working closely with the Operation and Sales teams, you will be responsible for the manufacturing plan of 2 sites who operate 24/7 operations with complex manufacturing processes. The plan will consider the forecast, current commercial issues, manufacturing capabilities, and stock levels.Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the plan prioritises customer requirements and product categorisation.
  • Attend daily planning meetings.
  • Measure success in maintaining stock availability at target levels.
  • Measure manufacturing performance to plan.
  • Control the creation of new products.
  • Maintain MOQ, stock holding, and other measures in the ERP system.
  • Attend Sales & Operational planning meetings.
  • Measure and report forecast accuracy.
  • Measure and report on customer service levels (OTIF).

Skills and Experience

  • Strong ERP and Excel knowledge.
  • Experience in forecasting and planning, with knowledge of manufacturing and customer service awareness in an FMCG environment.
  • Strong Stakeholder management skills.

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