Planning Manager

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The Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Production Planning Manager to take the lead in coordinating all site production planning. This is a pivotal role where you'll balance customer satisfaction with operational efficiency - ensuring 100% on-time, in-full (OTIF) customer order fulfilment while maximising machine, labour, and inventory utilisation.

You'll play a key part in the Senior Site Team, managing existing Hellenic and Excel-based planning systems, while also supporting the identification and delivery of a fully integrated planning solution. By working cross-functionally with Commercial, Logistics, Technical, and Production, you'll help us drive accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the site.

If you thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment and enjoy turning complex planning challenges into smooth, reliable delivery, this role offers you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Please note this role is an on-site role, based in Malton

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in a Planning role within FMCG
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing people
• Skilled in managing inventory levels, budgets, and costs
• Knowledge of planning systems and supplier management
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Confident IT user, with strong Excel and system capabilities

Why Sofina Foods?

At Sofina Foods, you'll have the opportunity to influence how we deliver for our customers and optimise performance across the site. You'll be part of a supportive senior team where your ideas and expertise will shape both day-to-day operations and future systems. We offer competitive benefits, development opportunities, and a chance to build a career with a business that values doing things the right way.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the Senior Site Team, providing leadership and direction
• Deliver and implement a fully integrated planning system
• Develop and control production schedules and inventory based on sales forecasts
• Ensure 100% on-time, in-full delivery of products
• Optimise capacity, labour, and materials through effective planning
• Support the Production Manager in maximising output and minimising waste
• Improve forecasting accuracy, inventory levels, and service through effective communication with internal teams
• Build strong working relationships with Commercial and Operations to align on customer needs
• Analyse raw material and packaging requirements, ensuring timely procurement to prevent stoppages