Planning Manager - Food
Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
South Shields, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£65k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Planning Manager
South Shields area
Up to £70k plus great benefits
Are you a planning manager with experience in the food or FMCG industry?
Are you looking for a new exciting challenge in a forward thinking business?
Our client, a leading force in the food / FMCG manufacturing industry known for delivering exceptional quality products are currently seeking a seasoned Planning Manager to optimise their supply chains, ensuring seamless operations and timely deliveries.
As a key member of the team you will play a crucial role in coordinating production activities, overseeing stock availability, and acting as the interface between demand forecasting and logistics. This is an opportunity to contribute to strategic planning, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead a large, dynamic planning team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate production plans and ensure effective communication with key stakeholders.
* Manage stock availability to achieve delivery on time and in full targets.
* Liaise with engineering for planned maintenance and downtime agreements.
* Chair weekly planning and handover meetings with essential team members.
* Utilise systems to maintain data integrity of all parts and inventory information.
* Collaborate with the SLT teams to produce monthly capacity plans
* Utilise advanced analytics to interpret data and conduct root cause analysis.
* Implement innovative solutions for improving efficiency and reducing costs.
* Lead and manage the planning team, including recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
What We Need From You:
The potential candidate needs to have a track record in FMCG planning for a manufacturing business. Management experience is also required. Food or FMCG experience would be preferred.
Ready for an exciting challenge? Apply now and become an integral part of our clients success in delivering excellence within the food manufacturing industry
South Shields area
Up to £70k plus great benefits
Are you a planning manager with experience in the food or FMCG industry?
Are you looking for a new exciting challenge in a forward thinking business?
Our client, a leading force in the food / FMCG manufacturing industry known for delivering exceptional quality products are currently seeking a seasoned Planning Manager to optimise their supply chains, ensuring seamless operations and timely deliveries.
As a key member of the team you will play a crucial role in coordinating production activities, overseeing stock availability, and acting as the interface between demand forecasting and logistics. This is an opportunity to contribute to strategic planning, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead a large, dynamic planning team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate production plans and ensure effective communication with key stakeholders.
* Manage stock availability to achieve delivery on time and in full targets.
* Liaise with engineering for planned maintenance and downtime agreements.
* Chair weekly planning and handover meetings with essential team members.
* Utilise systems to maintain data integrity of all parts and inventory information.
* Collaborate with the SLT teams to produce monthly capacity plans
* Utilise advanced analytics to interpret data and conduct root cause analysis.
* Implement innovative solutions for improving efficiency and reducing costs.
* Lead and manage the planning team, including recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
What We Need From You:
The potential candidate needs to have a track record in FMCG planning for a manufacturing business. Management experience is also required. Food or FMCG experience would be preferred.
Ready for an exciting challenge? Apply now and become an integral part of our clients success in delivering excellence within the food manufacturing industry
Reference: 225251277
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Planning Manager - Food
Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
South Shields, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£65k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Planning Manager
South Shields area
Up to £70k plus great benefits
Are you a planning manager with experience in the food or FMCG industry?
Are you looking for a new exciting challenge in a forward thinking business?
Our client, a leading force in the food / FMCG manufacturing industry known for delivering exceptional quality products are currently seeking a seasoned Planning Manager to optimise their supply chains, ensuring seamless operations and timely deliveries.
As a key member of the team you will play a crucial role in coordinating production activities, overseeing stock availability, and acting as the interface between demand forecasting and logistics. This is an opportunity to contribute to strategic planning, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead a large, dynamic planning team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate production plans and ensure effective communication with key stakeholders.
* Manage stock availability to achieve delivery on time and in full targets.
* Liaise with engineering for planned maintenance and downtime agreements.
* Chair weekly planning and handover meetings with essential team members.
* Utilise systems to maintain data integrity of all parts and inventory information.
* Collaborate with the SLT teams to produce monthly capacity plans
* Utilise advanced analytics to interpret data and conduct root cause analysis.
* Implement innovative solutions for improving efficiency and reducing costs.
* Lead and manage the planning team, including recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
What We Need From You:
The potential candidate needs to have a track record in FMCG planning for a manufacturing business. Management experience is also required. Food or FMCG experience would be preferred.
Ready for an exciting challenge? Apply now and become an integral part of our clients success in delivering excellence within the food manufacturing industry
South Shields area
Up to £70k plus great benefits
Are you a planning manager with experience in the food or FMCG industry?
Are you looking for a new exciting challenge in a forward thinking business?
Our client, a leading force in the food / FMCG manufacturing industry known for delivering exceptional quality products are currently seeking a seasoned Planning Manager to optimise their supply chains, ensuring seamless operations and timely deliveries.
As a key member of the team you will play a crucial role in coordinating production activities, overseeing stock availability, and acting as the interface between demand forecasting and logistics. This is an opportunity to contribute to strategic planning, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead a large, dynamic planning team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate production plans and ensure effective communication with key stakeholders.
* Manage stock availability to achieve delivery on time and in full targets.
* Liaise with engineering for planned maintenance and downtime agreements.
* Chair weekly planning and handover meetings with essential team members.
* Utilise systems to maintain data integrity of all parts and inventory information.
* Collaborate with the SLT teams to produce monthly capacity plans
* Utilise advanced analytics to interpret data and conduct root cause analysis.
* Implement innovative solutions for improving efficiency and reducing costs.
* Lead and manage the planning team, including recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
What We Need From You:
The potential candidate needs to have a track record in FMCG planning for a manufacturing business. Management experience is also required. Food or FMCG experience would be preferred.
Ready for an exciting challenge? Apply now and become an integral part of our clients success in delivering excellence within the food manufacturing industry
Reference: 225251277
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