Planning Manager
- Employer
- New Chapter
- Location
- Worcester
- Salary
- £33,000- £38,000
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2015
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Details
New Chapter Consulting is currently working with a fantastic food manufacturer in the West Midlands in their search for a Planning Manager. This is a key appointment for the organisation and it is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to shape & define the scope of the role to best utilise the planning department.
This is a great opportunity for a confident and talented Planning Manager to step into a growing business and make a real, positive impact. Ideally a fresh pair of eyes will come in and create production schedules which will provide the lowest cost for production.
Responsibilities
- Own the planning department, creating production plans alongside planning labour on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Provide a link between sales and production, converting forecasts in to a tangible production demand
- Manage, motivate and develop the activities of the production planners and materials planner, taking ownership of the team
- Utilise the MRP system to ensure best practice is followed throughout the business
- Provide weekly shift requirements based on forecasts
- Liaise with other departments to ensure consistent budgets/forecasts
- Build long-lasting relationships with key retail clients - maximise supply and special promotions
Requirements
- Experience in a food manufacturing environment
- Relevant previous employment in a similar role
- Excellent I.T skills including Microsoft Excel
- Set standards and work to established company values
- Qualification or relevant industry experience in production planning/supply chain functions
- Excellent communication skills
- Good negotiator
- Ability to build effective, high performing teams
- Proven relationship builder
Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you've not heard from us within two weeks, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. For alternative opportunities or to register for jobs by email, please visit our website at www.newchapter.co.uk .
Company
Find a new opportunity with New Chapter...
New Chapter Consulting is a leading recruiter specialising in the Consumer/FMCG & Retail sectors. We believe in helping people and companies realise their potential and achieve their future ambitions. This important belief, coupled with an underlying commitment to service excellence in everything we do and a values-driven approach, makes us truly unique within the recruitment industry.
With offices in Leeds & London, we meet the needs of our clients and candidates through delivering successful solutions in a supportive and service-oriented way. Underpinned by an industry leading New Chapter promise to candidates, clients and candidates; we put service excellence at the heart of everything we do.
If you are an FMCG professional and would like to move your career on to the next level we should talk. Contact us regarding any of the featured opportunities or call us for a general discussion.
- Website
- http://www.newchapter.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0845 2000 741
- Location
-
Wellington Park House
Thirsk Row
Leeds
LS1 4DP
GB
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