Senior Supply Planner – 12-Month FMCG Scheduling Lead

Finsbury Food; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty bakery manufacturer in Salisbury seeks a Senior Supply Planner for a 12-month contract covering maternity leave. The role involves aligning plans with production schedules, ensuring quality standards, and managing inventory. Ideal candidates should have experience in production planning within FMCG, strong ERP skills, and a commitment to quality. The position offers competitive benefits including enhanced maternity leave, pension schemes, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Free employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Refer a friend scheme

Employee recognition awards

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of trade processes, ideally within FMCG.
• Proven experience in production planning and scheduling.
• Experience in leading and coaching a small team.

Responsibilities

• Align plans with production schedules and enhance efficiency.
• Ensure Health & Safety and quality standards are upheld.
• Participate in daily site meetings and provide updates on KPIs.

Skills

Understanding of trade processes in FMCG

Experience in production planning

Experience in leading and coaching a team

User experience with ERP systems

Proficiency in Excel and MRP tools

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Tools

ERP Systems (e.g., M3)

MRP Tools (e.g., Optimity)

Job description

A leading specialty bakery manufacturer in Salisbury seeks a Senior Supply Planner for a 12-month contract covering maternity leave. The role involves aligning plans with production schedules, ensuring quality standards, and managing inventory. Ideal candidates should have experience in production planning within FMCG, strong ERP skills, and a commitment to quality. The position offers competitive benefits including enhanced maternity leave, pension schemes, and personal development opportunities.