Supply Chain Planner

A market-leading UK food manufacturer supplying premium products across retail, B2B manufacturing, and food service sectors are currently seeking a Supply Chain Planner to support the Planning team due to business growth.

Reporting directly to the Planning Manager, the Supply Chain Planner will play a crucial role in supporting the high-speed factory to run smoothly. You won't just be entering numbers—you will be building, maintaining, and improving the Excel-based data models and tools that drive the site’s daily and weekly schedules.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Production Scheduling:
Assist the Planning Manager in building and fine-tuning daily and weekly production schedules across multiple processing lines to maximize yield and operational efficiency.

* Materials & Inventory Planning:
Monitor raw material intake, packaging stock, and shelf-life constraints to ensure zero downtime on processing lines.

* Supply & Capacity Modelling:
Help balance customer order volumes against plant capacity, yield forecasts, and lead times.

* Excel & Data Optimisation:
Maintain, update, and enhance complex Excel spreadsheets and planning tools, turning raw operational data into actionable insights for site leadership.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely on-site with Production, Logistics, Quality, and Procurement teams to resolve scheduling clashes and adjust plans in real time.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented graduate or early-career analyst who thrives in a fast-paced environment:

* Degree educated Ideally:
Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain Management

* Advanced Excel

Skills:

You are highly confident using functions like XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, complex conditional logic, and ideally basic Macros/VBA or data modelling.

* High Numeracy & Problem-Solving:
Able to process complex numerical data quickly, spot trends, and find practical solutions under pressure.

* Strong Communication

Skills:

Able to explain complex data clearly to factory supervisors, operational managers, and commercial teams.

* Resilient & Adaptable:
Thrives in a dynamic FMCG environment where production variables, yield changes, and customer demands shift rapidly.

* Based within commutable distance of our site in Shropshire.

What’s in It for You?

* Direct Mentorship:
Work directly alongside an experienced Planning Manager who will coach you across production, material, and supply planning.

* Career Growth: A clear pathway to progress into a full Supply Chain Planner, Demand Planner, or Site Planning Lead.

* High Visibility & Impact:
See the direct results of your data modelling on the shop floor every single day.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role, applicants are required to have current and future full rights to live and work in the UK