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Planning Manager – Food Manufacturing
Location: Hull
Salary: Up to £55,000 (depending on experience)
Are you a proactive and experienced Planning Manager looking to join a fast-paced, food manufacturing business?
Do you thrive in a chilled or short shelf-life environment where agility and accuracy are key?
Our client, a leading name in the food manufacturing sector based in Hull, is looking to recruit a dynamic Planning Manager to take ownership of the planning function across their busy site.
The Role:
As Planning Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring production schedules are aligned with customer demand, stock levels are managed effectively, and the supply chain runs efficiently. This is a great opportunity to shape and develop planning processes in a business that values continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and manage daily, weekly, and long-term production plans
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Liaise with production, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure full alignment
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Monitor inventory levels to minimise waste and maintain availability
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Analyse data to drive forecasting accuracy and planning efficiency
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Lead and develop a small planning team
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Drive improvements in planning systems and reporting
About You:
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Proven experience in a planning role within food manufacturing – ideally chilled/short shelf-life products
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Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Highly analytical and solutions-focused
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Able to work at pace, with a keen eye for detail
Benefits:
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Competitive salary up to c£55,000
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Company pension scheme
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Opportunity to make a real impact in a forward-thinking business
If you're ready to step into a key leadership role within a thriving food manufacturing environment – we want to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion
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