Job Description

About Us

Holmesterne is a highly successful, family owned food company, which is part of The Troy Foods Group, operating from two manufacturing plants based in North Yorkshire.

Historically from a catering butchery base, the business has grown and flourished by offering innovative value-added meat and vegetable products to Retailers, Manufacturers and Food Service customers.

Our dedicated team takes great pride in creating bespoke solutions to maximise our customers' sales in rapidly changing market places.

The management team has a personal approach to our customers. Our key strengths are our flexibility coupled with the consistency and quality of the products we develop, manufacture and deliver. We have a 'can do' attitude that is completely customer focused and succeeds in establishing and building relationships for the future.

Job Overview

This role works as a stand alone role to effectively carry out the planning, scheduling and materials co-ordination tasks to produce a cohesive production plan that achieves the efficiencies, and targets required to meet our customers' expectations. The Planner is required to work closely with Production and sales to provide a streamlined process from customer order to finished goods.

Responsibilities

To work with internal systems, SAP and MS Office to ensure order volumes are processed, production plans produced, and systems are up to date To ensure products from external suppliers and internal storage sites are called off in a timely manner, ensuring no production downtime. To undertake funded CIPS training To take on procurement responsibility for specific raw material and packaging buying To manage stock levels of both ingredients, packaging and finished product to balance production requirements and shelf life To evaluate minimum order quantities, delivery frequencies and stock holdings with suppliers and recommend changes as appropriate. To manage and support stock counts, adjust on the system and then evaluate and take appropriate action or any corrective measure required Work with relevant teams on the implementation of the SAP BOM materials project for utilisation in planning To build lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure any potential issues are managed proactively

Skills

Proficiency in SAP and other ERP systems is essential for effective scheduling and tracking. Strong understanding of supply chain principles and their impact on production planning. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for liaising with cross-functional teams. If you have experience of working in a chilled manufacturing environment that would be ideal
If you possess these skills and are eager to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Experience:

Production planning: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person