Operations Planner

Workingatforfarmers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated team member to coordinate raw material logistics and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. In this role, you will manage the planning and delivery of materials, perform weighbridge duties, and assist in the administration of essential standards. You'll contribute to the overall efficiency and sustainability of agricultural practices, working closely with the team to meet production targets. Join us in making a significant impact in agriculture.

Benefits

Extensive training opportunities

Personal coaching and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and ordering raw materials.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Ability to analyze and report on KPI trends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage incoming raw materials.
• Perform weighbridge activities for vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Inventory Management

Logistics Coordination

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication

Tools

Computerised Stock System

Job description

Working as part of a team within the department that identifies, plans, orders and receives Raw Materials to satisfy demand of compound and blends on site, driven by the transport & production plans whilst adhering to Inventory, manufacturing and logistics targets. In addition to the core planning role, you will provide a weighbridge service, ensuring that all incoming and outgoing vehicles are weighed and recorded using our computerised stock system and all site product sampling schedules are adhered to.

Purpose of the Job

Plan incoming raw materials, sample and ensure correct paperwork on delivery. Route to R/M bins.

Carry our all weighbridge activities.

Plan for the nights’ production working with transport to ensure the correct product and quantity is available.

Dispatch finished product as per loading sheets.

Ensure stock inventory is checked and kept up to date.

Source and Order Mill spares, consumables and services as requested.

Assist with Administration of Health & Safety, Quality & Environmental Compliance, and the administration functions for maintaining the ISO45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 systems.

Assist with FLT cover and other General Mill Cover, including the making up of micro ads, checking of vehicles etc. as required.

Liaise with all members of the office/mill team to ensure the job is done correctly in the most efficient and cost effective way.

Responsible for contributing to the implementation of quality standards and company procedures.

Follow Site Procedures at all times.

P2P- Raise purchase orders, and receipt them against work completed

P2P managing discipline of system

Reporting OTIF results

Monitoring OTIF , managing actions to resolve issues

Reporting tier info to the site

Stock takes

Formulations

Vehicle loading

Complete monthly SMR report

Manager KPI trends info , and publish graphs monthly

Applications

We value diversity in our workplace and welcome enquiries from everyone.

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria on the Gov.UK website.

Please make us aware if your need any reasonable adjustments to participate in this process.

We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible as closing dates may vary.

You’ll make a direct impact on creating a more sustainable agricultural sector. It’s all about making an impact: with your knowledge and commitment, you truly help farmers move forward.

At the heart of the agricultural sector

Working at ForFarmers means being right at the center of agriculture. No matter what role you’re in, you’ll feel the connection — we work side by side with our farmers every step of the way.

Fully committed to your growth

ForFarmers offers extensive training opportunities, including personal coaching and tailored development programs. You’ll gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience, with guidance that fits your individual needs.

Have any questions? Contact us!

We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to get in touch: our HR team is happy to help.