Senior Supply Chain Planner

Joseph Heler Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cheese manufacturer in Nantwich seeks a Senior Supply Chain Planner to optimize production planning and ensure efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have food manufacturing experience, strong ERP knowledge, and a problem-solving mindset. This full-time role offers a chance to lead cross-functional projects and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is essential.
• Strong knowledge of ERP and inventory management.
• Analytical problem-solving mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and align schedules with sales forecasts.
• Ensure material availability and accuracy through ERP systems.
• Optimize resource allocation across labour, materials, and machinery.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Strong ERP knowledge

Analytical mindset

Effective collaboration

Detail-oriented

Job description

Overview

At Joseph Heler Cheese, we are more than just cheesemakers, a proud, mission-driven organisation crafting award winning British cheeses with expertise, passion, and tradition.

We’re now looking for a Senior Supply Chain Planner to join our growing operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of supply chain functions and play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth, efficient, and cost-effective production.

If you’re experienced in food manufacturing, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Lead production planning, aligning schedules with sales forecasts and customer demand.
• Ensure material availability and inventory accuracy through ERP systems.
• Optimise resource allocation across labour, materials, and machinery.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, engineering, quality, and logistics.
• Drive continuous improvement and support our Zero Waste Initiative.
• Manage people-related responsibilities including team development, payroll, and agency staffing.
• Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions.
• Food manufacturing experience (essential).
• Strong ERP and inventory management knowledge.
• Analytical, problem-solving mindset.
• Effective cross-functional collaborator and leader.
• Developing and supporting teams.
• Detail-oriented with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Location: Nantwich, CW5 7PE

Location

Nantwich, CW5 7PE – candidates should be able to commute or relocate before starting.

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Free on-site parking

Ready to take the next step in your supply chain career? Apply today.