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Supply & Planning Co-ordinator

Job Posted: 10 hours ago

Salary: £ 27,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Leicester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Supply & Planning Coordinator - LE3

Location: Leicester

Contract: 6 month fixed contract

Office Based

Salary: £27,000–£32,000

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive Supply & Planning Coordinator to support day-to-day planning operations across two fast-paced manufacturing sites

This is a hands-on role at the heart of operations, where you’ll help ensure short-term production and supply plans are accurate, achievable, and aligned with site capacity. Working closely with the Planning Manager and operational teams, you’ll play a key role in maintaining visibility of materials, coordinating logistics, and keeping plans running smoothly.

If you enjoy problem-solving, working close to production, and making a real impact in a dynamic environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build your planning career.

Key Responsibilities

Support short-term supply and production planning across two sites
Coordinate availability of ingredients and packaging in line with plans
Maintain accurate planning visibility
Identify and escalate risks relating to capacity, space, and materials
Assist with order review, dispatch planning, and transport coordination
Ensure plans reflect operational capability and site priorities
Maintain planning data, logs, and highlight exceptions
Collaborate closely with Operations and the Planning Manager to support execution
What Success Looks Like
Plans are accurate, realistic, and aligned to site capability
Risks are identified early, reducing last-minute disruptions
Improved planning stability and fewer operational surprises
Strong collaboration across Planning, Operations, and Logistics
Clear, consistent planning visibility for stakeholders
Skills & Experience

Essential:

Experience in planning, supply chain, or manufacturing coordination
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple data inputs
Clear communication skills, including confident escalation of issues
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, reactive environment
Proficiency with planning systems, spreadsheets, and operational data
Desirable:

Experience in FMCG manufacturing (food industry preferred)
Understanding of planning fundamentals (capacity, materials, constraints)
Ambition to develop into a broader planning role
To Apply 

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply

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