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Production Planner

Yeovil
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Production Planner
Yeovil, Somerset
Food Production
Days – Monday – Friday either 7am-3pm or 8am -4pm
Salary £28,000 - £32000 DOE

My client, an award winning food company based in Yeovil, Somerset is looking to recruit a Production Planner.

We are seeking a candidate that will help coordinate, effectively plan and ensure products are dispatched OTIF. The candidate will need to have proven track record / experience within production planning, demand forecasting or supply chain management. Knowledge of the food manufacturing industry is preferred but not essential. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally and excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Key skills required for the role:

The successful candidate must have previous Planner experience ideally in a FMCG, food, drink or pharmaceutical sector.
Someone who has experience using ERP / MRP systems. Has good Excel
Used to working to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Good communication skills
Benefits - This role offer a salary £28-32k. Plus benefits including pension, discounted / free food, Free parking, casual dress, canteen and will suit a person that may have worked as a Production planner, supply chain planner, demand planner, forecast

This role is commutable from, Shepton Mallet, Yeovil, Dorchester, Taunton, Street, Wincanton, Bridgwater

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