We have an exciting opportunity that has just become available with one of our esteemed clients based in Shepshed near Loughborough. They are well-regarded in the agricultural and farming industry and are currently on the lookout for an experienced Production Planner to join their team on a permanent basis.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that all sales and purchase contracts are processed, managed, and delivered accurately and on schedule. Collaborating across various business areas, your key responsibilities will include coordinating production plans, managing product supply and demand, scheduling deliveries, and proactively addressing customer and supplier needs to facilitate smooth operations.
Key Responsibilities Production Planner:
- Coordinate production plans and ensure timely availability of raw materials and finished products.
- Monitor product supply and demand while maintaining communication with relevant departments.
- Enter and manage sales and purchase contracts within company risk policy parameters.
- Plan and prioritise customer/supplier requirements effectively.
- Coordinate transport logistics, including sourcing hauliers and scheduling collections and deliveries.
Key Skills and Experience Production Planner:
- A minimum of 3 years in a production planning or customer service desk role.
- Knowledge of the feed industry is desirable but not essential.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and excellent communication skills.
- Proficient in SAP, SIS systems, Excel, and Word.
- An analytical mindset with a solution-oriented approach.
Benefits Production Planner:
- Competitive salary of 28,500 per annum.
- Enhanced pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement of 35 days per annum, including bank holidays.
- Once probation is complete the option of hybrid working will be available, allowing to work from home one day a week. Additionally, on-call duties will be offered that come with an extra pay of 200 per week.
- Permanent.
The position requires full-time availability, Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:30pm, with a one-hour lunch break.
If you're seeking job security and an opportunity to begin a fulfilling career path, I encourage you to apply online or contact our office at (phone number removed) for more information.
Linkster are Recruitment Specialists based in Ashby De La Zouch covering the West and East Midlands area across the great historic cities of Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. We provide temporary, contract and permanent recruitment services across the supply chain sector, from engineering and warehousing, to manufacturing and clerical.
