Planning Assistant - Third Party

Location: Any UK Hub

Contract and working pattern: Hybrid, permanent

Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None? Let's Grow!!! We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter! Employing around 950 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

This entry-level position supports the Supply Chain Planning team in managing relationships with third-party manufacturers and ensuring efficient production and inventory management. The Junior Supply Chain Planning Assistant will assist in various tasks, providing a foundation for growth and development in supply chain planning within a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role contributes to delivering excellent service to customers by supporting the planning of production and maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in data entry and maintenance of supply planning records and reports.
• Support the preparation of rough-cut capacity plans, gathering data and assisting with analysis.
• Help with inventory management tasks, including tracking levels and assisting with stock movements.
• Support the Supply Planning Clinics by preparing materials and taking notes.
• Assist in communication with third-party manufacturers, relaying information and coordinating requests.
• Learn and utilise JDE system for data management and planning.
• Provide administrative support to the Third Party Planning team.
• Assist in reviewing and documenting supply planning processes.
• Contribute to projects related to third-party manufacturers, as assigned.
• Support the team in achieving Supply Planning KPIs.

What you’ll bring:

• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts.
• Knowledge and understanding in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets for data entry and basic analysis.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Willingness to learn and develop in supply chain planning.
• Basic analytical skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to AG Barr sites or third-party manufacturing locations.

What we offer:

• Uncapped bonus linked to business performance.
• Defined contribution Pension.
• Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern).
• Flexible holiday trading.
• Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc.
• Life assurance.
• Save as you earn scheme.
• Staff sales discount.
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales.
• Annual salary review.
• Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content.

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition. While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!

Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted. Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so apply now!