Production Planning Analyst

Production Planning Analyst - South Down

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a well‑established food manufacturing business to recruit a Production Planning Analyst for their growing operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and commercially minded individual to join a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where data, planning, and operational efficiency are central to business success. The successful candidate will play a key role in production scheduling, stock planning, reporting, and operational analysis to ensure customer demand is achieved efficiently and cost‑effectively.

• Circa £40k depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful business
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to continuous improvement and operational strategy projects

• Creating and managing daily and weekly production schedules
• Analysing production and operational data to support business decisions
• Monitoring stock levels and coordinating material requirements
• Working closely with production, warehouse, procurement, and commercial teams
• Producing KPI reports relating to efficiency, waste, downtime, and service levels
• Supporting forecasting and demand planning activities
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies
• Maintaining accuracy across planning systems and reporting tools
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation

• Previous experience within production planning, supply chain, operations, or data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills across operational teams
• Experience with in food manufacturing or FMCG would be advantageous
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools desirable