Jobs, fresher vacancy - Factory Planner • Bognor Regis

Company: Barfoots of Botley

Bognor Regis

About UsGrowing is in our nature. Over 40 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops. Today, we’re a global farming and food business working thousands of acres and employing thousands of people around the world to grow, process, pack and market a range of fresh produce.Supplying our premium produce to some of the UK’s leading retailers and restaurants, we are very proud of what we do and how we do it. With our impressive green credentials, we truly are committed to sustainability, demonstrating continued investment in the latest technologies to help maintain our carbon neutral footprint. The Role4 days on, 4 days off. Day shift As a result of our continued growth and development, a superb opportunity has arisen to join our busy Planning Team. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals with a positive attitude who can demonstrate previous experience in a fast-paced planning environment.Duties and responsibilities will include providing robust planning processes, enabling efficient information, communication and decision-making pathways. Highlighting risks/opportunities and providing options or solutions to the team in order to assist the business and help drive continuous improvement within the supply chain functionA dedicated and strong team player capable of supporting other members of the team as required ensuring the successful functionality of the planning or operational process. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Senior Factory Planner in developing and driving improvementsGenerate and maintain accurate and achievable daily production plans and schedules, in excel or business systemsIdentify and communicate the risks and opportunities to plan, by utilising and maintaining accurate production planning data & modelsGain a detailed understanding of upstream, downstream and production processesEnabling effective decision making & accurate assessment & communication of potential impact, opportunities and optionsWork with internal stakeholders to ensure delivery the right product at the right time and costGenerate and maintain operation and planning KPI’s, reports and data as requiredWorking with the Senior Factory Planner to produce accurate master production schedules (12-week window)Requirements A minimum 1-2 years planning experience preferred A working knowledge of planning and forecasting GCSE Maths and English or equivalent Planning or production experience within a FMCG Experience of successfully working in a target driven environment Able to prioritise tasks and use own initiative Excellent communication skills in a business environment Proficient Microsoft office skills with a strong understanding of Excel Strong numeracy skills Able to remain calm under pressure Has a “can-do” approach to work tasks, team and business goals Capable of maintaining positive relationships between teams and suppliers/customers BenefitsWhy Work for Barfoots?Investors In People Silver Award status.Company pension scheme24/7 Online GP accessLife AssuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramBenefits PlatformDevelopment opportunitiesDiscounted leisure membershipDiscounted vegetable box schemeCycle to work schemeFree onsite parkingApproved training centre for Highfield qualificationsCommitted to Sustainability