Supply Chain and Production Planner

Company Description

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity Integrated Packing Services – through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.

Job Description

Life in this role

As part of our Integrated Packing Services, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Supply Chain & Production Planner on a 12 month fixed term basis!

As a Supply Chain Planner   you will be responsible for for joining up and delivering the weekly production plan. Ensuring that packaging and raw material is available in good time to meet production whilst delivering finished goods in line with demand.

Salary:  £32,000-£36,000 per annum.

Working hours:  Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

Key Duties of a Supply Chain & Production Planner:

- Ownership of the daily/weekly/Monthly production plans.
- Responsible for maximising production runs and looking to minimize changer overs.
- Identifying capacity bottlenecks and initiating plans to rectify them.
- Create and provide Labour and Capacity plans.
- Ensure Stocks levels are managed in accordance with agreed limits.
- Review Daily produce production plan and communicate accordingly to production and supply.
- Support Production in the use of Vision where applicable.
- To monitor and order, via MRP, the stock of ingredients and packaging so that production may efficiently achieve Customer requirements.
- Expediting or delaying orders as required.
- Coordinate all departments to ensure new projects / SKUs launch successfully.
- Communicate with Customers to advise any issues and manage their expectations accordingly.
- Maintain good records and procedures for the management of procurement and purchasing.
- Perform stock reconciliations and stock balances, reporting results internally and to customers.
- Escalate repeat non-conformance from suppliers to customer management.

Qualifications

What you’ll need ...

- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced customer driven environment.
- Previous knowledge in running/actioning MRP, planning, logistics and production supply.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
- Good attitude towards team work and continuous improvement.
- Excellent attitude towards providing customer service standards.

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.

- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.

- Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.

- Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.

- Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.

- Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.