Planning Manager

PR O-Pak Foods Ltd; Malton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food supplier in Malton is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead their dedicated planning team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning within the food or FMCG sector, and demonstrate strong IT skills, especially in advanced Excel. Responsibilities include providing clear leadership, nurturing stakeholder relationships, and resolving complex planning issues. The company offers a competitive salary, a Leadership Development Programme, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Leadership Development Programme

Emotional and financial support through Grocery Aid

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive planning experience within the food or FMCG sector.
• Ability to lead a planning team effectively.
• Experience in working with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning team with clear leadership and vision.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure effective resolution of complex planning challenges.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

ERP/MRP knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Job description

Planning Manager

Malton

Monday to Friday 08:00 -17:00

Competitive Salary

Pro-Pak Foods is a major supplier of delicious ready meals to many of the UK’s leading supermarkets and convenience stores. Our company, based in Malton, North Yorkshire, has built an excellent reputation over the last 25 years. Today, our chefs, working in partnership with our customers, have created a menu of more than 200 quality meals.

Are you an ambitious, passionate, and driven Planning Manager? If you are searching for a new challenge within a successful, well‑established business, Pro-Pak Foods would like to hear from you.

This role will lead our dedicated planning team. The successful candidate will have extensive planning experience within the food or FMCG sector as well as the drive and expertise to lead an exciting team. We’re looking for someone who is commercially aware, entrepreneurial and a natural influencer.

A high‑calibre candidate, you must be able to provide clear leadership and vision to our planning department as well as nurture strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Additional experience and behaviours required:

• Strong level of IT knowledge, including advanced MS Excel
• Planning tool/systems working knowledge of ERP/MRP
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to resolve complex and integrated problems, bringing them to a swift conclusion
• Can prioritise and work within tight deadlines

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Leadership Development Programme
• Access to Grocery Aid providing emotional, practical and financial support
• Benefits and recognition hub - including amazing colleague discounts