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Senior Supply Chain Planner
Location: Derby
Salary: £38,000 to £40,000

Ever looked at a production schedule and thought, this could be so much better? Are you the kind of person who can spot inefficiencies from a mile away and loves nothing more than putting them right? If that sounds like you, keep reading.

What You’ll Be Doing

This isn’t just about shuffling numbers around on a spreadsheet. As a Senior Supply Chain Planner, you’ll be the one who keeps everything moving smoothly. From making sure raw materials arrive when they should, to ensuring the production team isn’t scrambling to hit targets, you’ll be the glue that holds the operation together.

You’ll need to balance customer demand, production capacity, and inventory like a pro. And when something doesn’t go to plan (because let’s face it, it happens), you’ll be the one who steps in to sort it out.

Here’s a flavour of what’s on your plate:

• Creating production schedules that actually work.

• Keeping inventory levels just right – not too much, not too little.

• Sorting out supply chain hiccups before they become full-blown disasters.

• Finding ways to make processes leaner, quicker, and better.

• Sharing your wisdom with junior team members and keeping everyone on the same page.

What You’ll Need to Bring

You’ve been around the block in food manufacturing supply chain or production planning. You get the industry's unique challenges – like juggling best-before dates and seasonality trends – and you know how to navigate them.

You’ll also need:

• A solid grasp of ERP systems (think SAP, Oracle, or similar).

• Advanced Excel skills – you live for pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

• A calm head when things get hectic and the ability to prioritise like a boss.

• Top-notch communication skills to work with everyone from production teams to senior management.

What’s in It for You?

You’ll join a business that values straight-talking, collaboration, and results. This is your chance to take ownership of a critical function, make real improvements, and see the impact of your work every day.

Sound like your kind of challenge? Hit apply and let’s talk