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Job Title: Planning & Inventory Manager

Location: Banbury

Salary: £30,000pa

Our client is a highly respected and well-known manufacturer in Banbury. They are now looking to acquire the services of a proficient and highly-communicative Planning & Inventory Manager. Reporting in to the Head of Supply Chain, you will be responsible for managing inventory levels both onsite and offsite and well as producing production / factory schedules. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a company who values their employees and can offer genuine scope for career development.

Main responsibilities:

  • Working with the Manufacturing Manager to identify constraints within the factory.
  • Delivery of the Master Production Schedule as well as daily / weekly production plans.
  • Maintaining accurate stock levels.
  • Reviewing Make to Order and Make to Stock SKU's and stock holdings to minimise working capital and optimise production opportunities.
  • Planning required labour and agencies labour requirements.
  • Working with the commercial function, play an active role in the identification of capacity restrictions and opportunities to ensure delivery of our promises to customers and stakeholders alike.
  • Working with the commercial function regarding sales forecast analysis, queries and anomalies, aiding the increase of forecast accuracy.
  • Working with the development function to include production trials and new product introduction in the Master Production Schedule and daily/weekly production plans.
  • Organising international, outbound shipments via shipping partner.
  • Reporting of KPI's.
  • Building relationships across the business including Logistics, Production, Finance, Commercial, and Development.

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Previous, recent experience within a similar role ideally, within the food industry.
  • You should be highly analytical and flexible in your approach.
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office packages.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst staying calm and collected.
  • Knowledgeable with food production processes.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.
  • Effective communication skills and strong team-player.

Additional Information:

The working hours are Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00. The company offers an excellent benefits package including holiday purchase scheme, retail discounts, childcare vouchers plus others.

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV including details about your current or most recent salary and your availability/notice period. You can also call Hannah Foster on for a discreet and confidential discussion about the role.

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