Production and Inventory Planner

At British Gypsum, we are looking for Production & Inventory Planner to join the Logistics team at our East Leake Plant, playing a key role in planning production and managing inventory to support safe and efficient manufacturing.

The successful candidate will be stepping into a role where you will help improve efficiency as well as influencing how production planning and inventory management are delivered going forward. You will be joining at a time when your ideas, input and way of working will genuinely matter.

British Gypsum is part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. British Gypsum is the UK's leading manufacturer of gypsum-based building solutions, supplying plasterboard and interior systems that help create better homes, workplaces and infrastructure.

This role is permanent and full-time working Monday to Friday on days, based at our East Leake plant. In return for your experience, we're offering a competitive salary plus bonus and benefits including healthcare options.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in production planning, inventory planning or materials planning within a manufacturing or operational environment.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively with production teams, warehouse colleagues, transport partners and other British Gypsum / Saint-Gobain sites.
• Good IT skills and confidence working with systems; Excel experience is a must, and SAP experience would be advantageous
• An open-minded, proactive approach - someone who is comfortable with change and keen to improve how things are done.
• An ability to manage multiple priorities
• A logical, organised and conscientious mindset, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy and doing things right.

What you will be doing:

• Creating, issuing and managing production plans, ensuring materials and finished goods are available to support manufacturing.
• Managing inventory and coordinating material movements
• Working closely with the production, warehousing, and logistics teams to ensure plans are realistic, communicated clearly and delivered effectively.
• Supporting the implementation of improved planning and inventory processes. Using data to identify trends and opportunities for improvements
• Playing an active role in maintaining plant performance while fully adhering to site safety rules and standards.

Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!