Production Planner - The Portfolio Group : Job Details

A seasoned Production Planner role for a global Food Wholesaler in Belfast will be responsible for balancing supply and demand requirements to maintain stock levels with the Purchasing department, minimise waste, and meet customer orders on time. You will be involved in planning and scheduling production activities, managing raw material and finished goods inventory, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal production flow.

Main Duties:

Production Planning & Scheduling

You will develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets, and coordinate production plans to ensure that manufacturing processes align with demand requirements.

You will use your collaborate skills working with Operation/Production Manager to optimising production, adjusting schedule and minimising downtime. You will track and adjust production schedules based on equipment maintenance needs, raw material availability, and workforce capacity, and meet the delivery demands of customers.

Inventory and Stock Management Support

You will monitor and work with the Purchasing dept to manage raw material, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory levels to ensure continuity in production while avoiding overstock or shortages. You will ensure timely ordering of raw materials and implement stock rotation principles (FIFO/LIFO) to maintain inventory quality and minimise waste or product expiration, while carrying out regular stock audits and order within a timely manner.

Demand Forecasting and Analysis

You will work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to review sales forecasts and analyse data to generate accurate production forecasts while identify trends, seasonal variations, and demand shifts to make informed production planning decisions.

Process Improvement & Efficiency

You will use your process improvement skills to identify and implement process improvements to streamline production planning and inventory management processes while developing and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for production efficiency, on-time delivery, and inventory accuracy.

You will participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimise resource utilisation, reduce waste, and enhance production flow, while collaborating with the Production and Quality Assurance teams to minimise production bottlenecks and resolve operational challenges.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Liaise with the Production, Purchasing, Technical, NPD and Logistics teams to ensure smooth coordination regarding production process, any changes in the production schedule, material shortages. Coordinate with the Quality Assurance/NPD team to ensure all products meet safety and quality standards before release.

Data Management and Reporting

You will use your attention to detail capabilities to maintain accurate records of production schedules, inventory levels, stock movements in the ERP or inventory management system, and prepare reports for the Production/Operations Manager and senior management. Track metrics related to production efficiency, inventory turnover, stockouts, and on-time delivery to identify areas for improvement.

Your understanding of ERP/MRP systems and procedures, excellent analytical and communication skills, and understanding of production planning, inventory management in a food Manufactuing of FMCG will contribute your success in the role.

If you feel you are ready to join this global food wholesaler to transform your career please apply with your cv or reach out to

Start date for this position; 01/12/2024

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