Strategic Inventory & Production Planner

Quorn Foods; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company is seeking an Inventory & Production Planner. The role involves creating production schedules, managing inventory, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials. Candidates should have strong skills in SAP and Excel, along with a solid understanding of production processes and supply chain management. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Generous Pension and Life Assurance Schemes

Employee Assistance Programmes

Health & Wellbeing support

Free Quorn products on-site

Qualifications

• Understanding of production processes, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
• Demonstrable analysis/system skills with confidence to report from SAP.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence to communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• A passion for healthy, sustainable products.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage detailed production schedules to balance demand with resources.
• Act as the link between commercial, procurement, and production sites.
• Analyse inventory levels and maintain accurate master data in SAP.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans as needed.

Skills

Production processes

Inventory management

Supply chain principles

SAP reporting

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

A global food company is seeking an Inventory & Production Planner. The role involves creating production schedules, managing inventory, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials. Candidates should have strong skills in SAP and Excel, along with a solid understanding of production processes and supply chain management. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.