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Job Title
:
Planner

Location
:
Craigavon, Co. Armagh

Employment Type
:
Full‑time

Responsibility for the creation and communication of factory production plans, with the goal of achieving 100% service level at least cost.

• Assess and manage the cost impact of customer shortages, flesh downgrades, aged stock, and factory inefficiencies.
• Formulate cost‑effective plans to achieve service levels while considering process and line efficiencies and material availability.
• Produce accurate production schedules to minimise waste and optimise efficiency.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure timely and complete material availability.
• Support core functional areas:
  Meat Supply, Frozen Stock, Meat Substitutions.
• Contribute to new product reviews and specifications to optimise production patterns.
• Liaise with Production, Commercial, Stores, Distribution, and Technical teams for seamless operations.
• Coordinate with Engineering to maintain preventive maintenance schedules for optimal line availability.
• Work with sister sites to maximise resource utilisation and protect CSL.
• Monitor stock daily and take corrective action to minimise waste.
• Investigate deviations from forecasts and implement solutions to reduce commercial impact.
• Actively seek to reduce environmental impact through waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
• Maintain and update planning tools and systems accurately.
• Understand meat supply patterns and constraints.
• Undertake any reasonable duties as part of an interdependent team.

• Previous experience in production, distribution or planning.
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet business needs.
• IT literate – proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

• Knowledge of ERP systems and planning tools.
• Understanding of meat supply chain patterns and constraints.
• Commercial awareness regarding cost implications of shortages, downgrades and inefficiencies.

Entry‑level

Full‑time

Other

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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