Operations Planner
Reporting to: Production Manager
Reference: R10000
Summary
The Operations Planner reports directly to the Production Manager and is responsible for maintaining raw materials/finished goods stock holding against customer requirements. Responsible for converting the Logistics plan into an efficient production plan for the mill, to deliver the required product on time /in full to the customer, stock management administration and physical stock control.
In addition to the core planning role, you will provide a weighbridge service, ensuring that all incoming and outgoing vehicles are weighed and recorded using our computerised stock system and all site product sampling schedules are adhered to.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Management of site based stock levels ensuring replenishment in a timely manner.
- Convert the logistics plan into a deliverable production plan utilising resources available at the best efficiency.
- Conduct daily stock counts.
- Interrogate OTIF reports and issue reasons for the root cause of failures.
- Participate in the Tier accountability process and update the daily tiered spreadsheets.
- Ensure scheduled deliveries are made on time and in full.
- Instigate route Cause Analysis on failures to adherence to production plan and put corrective actions in place.
- Sampling and booking in and out of Raw material deliveries.
- Management of stock holding to agreed financial and physical targets.
- Engaged and involved in Continuous Improvement throughout the site.
- Fully assist in the monthly stock take process. Working with the Planning and Continuous Improvement Manager to achieve the company’s stock taking schedule.
- Cover holidays/sickness, as and when required so that all Supply Chain planning requirements are met.
- Undertake weighbridge duties. Dealing with raw material and finished product queries as well as customer collections.
- Working closely with other departments (Customer Services/Transport) to maintain an effective and efficient Supply Chain.
Skills and Experience
- Experience of stock and inventory control both with computerised and physical stock systems.
- Attention to detail.
- Outgoing personality.
- Good written and verbal communicator.
- The ability to work as part of a functional team.
- Good telephone manner.
- Strong organisational skills.
- The ability to work shifts as agreed between 6am and 6pm and rotated weekends. Flexible in working hours outside of standard shift patterns particularly in winter.
Applications
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Why work at ForFarmers?
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Working towards a sustainable future
You’ll make a direct impact on creating a more sustainable agricultural sector. It’s all about making an impact: with your knowledge and commitment, you truly help farmers move forward.
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At the heart of the agricultural sector
Working at ForFarmers means being right at the center of agriculture. No matter what role you’re in, you’ll feel the connection — we work side by side with our farmers every step of the way.
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Fully committed to your growth
ForFarmers offers extensive training opportunities, including personal coaching and tailored development programs. You’ll gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience, with guidance that fits your individual needs.
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