Planning Team Leader

A growing FMCG manufacturing business has created a new role for a Planning Team Leader to take ownership of production planning, materials control and stock management across a fast-paced manufacturing operation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, improving processes and bringing structure to a busy environment. The business is looking for someone with a strong character who can challenge the status quo, introduce better ways of working and help drive operational performance across the site.

The Role:

• Managing day-to-day production planning and materials control activities
• Creating and communicating daily production schedules
• Raising production orders and supporting factory operations across a 7-day operation
• Managing raw material and packaging stock levels to support customer demand
• Placing purchase orders and supplier call-offs
• Supporting stock reconciliation, stock counts and inventory accuracy
• Monitoring stock availability while reducing waste and obsolete stock risk
• Supporting new product launches and supplier set up within the ERP system
• Maintaining and updating operational master data and BOM information
• Supporting seasonal peaks, promotional activity and changing customer demand
• Working closely with operations, customer care, sales and suppliers
• Attending daily production meetings and driving planning improvements
• Identifying opportunities to improve planning processes, communication and efficiencies

Experience and knowledge:

• Experience within planning, scheduling or materials control in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment
• Food manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous
• Strong systems and analytical skills
• Someone confident challenging processes and implementing improvements
• Comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly
• Good stock control and inventory management understanding
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across departments
• Experience using ERP systems such as Business Central or Navision would be beneficial
• Previous supervisory or team leadership exposure is helpful, but this role is far more about attitude, ownership and operational strength than managing a large team

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a growing and evolving FMCG business
• Genuine chance to make an impact and improve processes
• Broad, hands-on operational role with plenty of variety
• Supportive leadership team with room to develop
• Part of a larger global organisation with long-term stability