Our growing and innovative client, located on the Shropshire/Powys border, are looking for an experienced Production Planner to join their team and contribute to the future success of the business within a highly competitive industry.

Environmental sustainability is a key focus for their future development, pledging to continue minimising their environmental impact, becoming more sustainable and ultimately protect the environment around us.

What you can expect:

• Monday to Friday, full time & permanent
• Salary: negotiable and depending on experience, disclosed upon application
• 24 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays

What you will be doing:

• Lead the monthly demand planning process in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Finance, incorporating historical trends, customer run rates, promotional activity, product lifecycle changes, delists and broader market insights
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional monthly demand review and Sales & Operations Planning meetings to gain consensus and signoff on a rolling 3–6 month forecast horizon
• Manage bi-weekly exceptions meetings to assess and respond to late demand changes or opportunities, working with Operations and Sales to assess impact
• Generate detailed, efficient production plans that balance forecasted demand with available labour, machine capacity, materials, storage and energy consumption
• Monitor forecast accuracy and variance against actual sales, reporting KPIs and root cause analysis to Channel Heads and the Sales Director
• Develop weekly and monthly raw material forecasts and liaise with Procurement to ensure timely supply chain alignment
• Work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality to incorporate maintenance, cleaning and labour constraints into production schedules
• Maintain strong external supplier relationships, advising on delivery schedules and managing key planning inputs.
• Deputise for the Procurement Manager during periods of absence

What we are looking for:

• Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)
• Strong academic background in Supply Chain, Business, Maths or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years in a demand forecasting or production planning role, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing
• Proven experience working cross-functionally to build and manage a consensus forecast
• Track record of improving planning accuracy and operational efficiency. Solid knowledge of inventory management, scheduling, and manufacturing processes
• Experience dealing directly with customers to understand forecasts, resolve issues, and maintain service levels
• Strong analytical and statistical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams