Planner

Key responsibilities

• Review weekly production requirements and schedule production efficiently to meet customer demand.
• Monitor daily adherence to the production schedule and adjust priorities as needed to maintain supply continuity.
• Collaborate with Customer Care to address any issues related to customer supply.
• Coordinate requests for special deliveries or concessions and ensure relevant documentation is completed.
• Maintain records of plan change costs and generate associated reports.
• Understand and incorporate trial production requirements into weekly planning.
• Update and manage open process orders and shipping master data in the SAP system.
• Work closely with the call-off team to ensure daily materials availability.
• Maintain and update weekly KPI reports.
• Support daily transport planning tasks and provide coverage when needed.
• Create delivery orders in SAP and liaise with approved logistics providers to ensure timely delivery to customer locations.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

Qualifications and skills

• Good experience in a Supply Chain role; experience in the food industry is a plus but not required.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office, email, and presentation tools.
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems in a manufacturing context; certifications such as APICS, IPICS, or CIPS are advantageous.
• Demonstrates active listening and shares relevant information and knowledge with others in a timely and respectful manner.
• Effectively plans, organizes, and prioritizes resources and activities to achieve outcomes using appropriate methods.
• Shows adaptability and flexibility to succeed in dynamic and evolving environments.
• Open to exploring alternative ideas and approaches to improve processes and outcomes.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships across teams and departments to support individual and organizational effectiveness.