Production Planner

We are looking to a recruit a self-motivated individual, who would like to join our Supply Chain Team as a Production Planner.

The Candidate

We are looking for a candidate who is a self-starting, motivated individual with great eye for detail and fantastic organisational skills. Excellent problem-solving skills and fantastic written and verbal communication will be critical. You will be required to work individually and as part of a team. Therefore, as an individual and within the Team, you need to be proactive and hands on – driven by a desire to ensure that all key tasks and responsibilities are fulfilled and that the best possible results are achieved for both customers and internal stakeholders. Bradburys is a fast-paced environment so being able to respond with speed, confidence and clarity will be a necessity. IT skills will be desirable, but training will be provided. Some experience within a FMCG business is desirable but not essential.

The Role

Full time position 40 hours per week on site.

Key Responsibilities

Work with the other Supply Chain Planner to enter production jobs on the Bradburys Cheese planning system.
Allocate stock to production jobs.
Be the dedicated Supply Chain contact for specific customers, liaising with Bradburys Cheese colleagues and customer Supply Chain contacts.

Other responsibilities (not exhaustive)

Attend internal meetings with Operations and Sales.
Review relevant reporting to identify any issues or opportunities, working with the wider Supply Chain team to respond accordingly.
Mindful of stock at risk and to contribute to cross functional efforts to manage this.
Plan product trials and help to coordinate these.
Maintain forecasts in the Bradburys Cheese ERP system Syspro for the customer(s) that you have been assigned to support.
Communicate effectively with contacts to make them aware of any shortages.
Collaborate with the wider Supply Chain team, providing cover when required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Some prior experience in a Supply Chain, Operations or Planning role (1+ years) desirable but not essential .
Experience in FMCG business (desirable).
Able to work on their own for certain tasks but can also work effectively within a team.
Excel skills (beginner/ intermediate). Further training in this area will be provided.
Good communication skills (written and verbal).
Manages time effectively.
Some commercial acumen and understanding of the importance of excellent customer service.
Works to a high level of accuracy.
Clear thinker with an ability to identify potential issues and respond effectively.

About Bradburys

For over 140 years Bradburys Cheese has worked at the forefront of the cheese industry driving passion and innovation for cheese solutions for our customers. From our humble beginnings back in 1884 our mission, has quite simply been to deliver great quality cheese.

Today our business does this on a global scale, providing cheese solutions across different market channels and countries. Bradburys strengths are providing solutions to our customer base, utilising our extensive range of cheese products sourced from different countries with long-established award-winning cheese partners. Our investment in the latest cutting and packing facilities at our head office in Buxton allows us to deliver bespoke solutions for customers across Retail, Out of Home, Export, Travel and Manufacturing channels. For more information on Bradburys please visit our website.

Company Benefits include,: Company pension, Benefits platform, gym membership, wellbeing incentives

**Only Candidates with the Right to Work in UK will be considered. No sponsorship is available***

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free parking
Gym membership
On-site parking
Store discount

Work authorisation

United Kingdom (required)

Production Planner