Samples Planner Thirsk, United Kingdom Posted 18 hours ago

**Job title:** Samples Planner**Location:** Thirsk, UK**Job model:** Onsite| || --- || **Purpose of the Role** To effectively plan and manage short-term production to support the end-to-end order fulfilment process. This includes planning for finished goods production, coordinating raw material requirements and balancing production capacity to ensure customer demand is met. The role will maintain a strong focus on inventory optimization, production efficiency and on-time delivery, while proactively identifying and resolving potential supply and capacity constraints. || At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace. || **Key Responsibilities** * Plan and manage daily production schedules in line with customer order requirements, production capacity and raw material availability. * Manage the timely ordering and availability of raw materials required to support production and order fulfilment. * Create warehouse pick lists to support the internal replenishment of stock and ensure materials are available when required. * Monitor and review sales orders, including fixing or rejecting orders where necessary, ensuring accurate and timely processing. * Proactively identify and communicate order, production, material or capacity issues to Customer Experience and other relevant teams, ensuring risks to customer delivery are clearly understood and managed. * Monitor and manage inventory levels for collection materials, balancing stock availability with business requirements. * Deputise for the Samples Manager as required, ensuring continuity of day-to-day activities and responsibilities during periods of absence or increased workload. * Assist team with potting / packing / shipping / production as and when required. || **We offer:** * A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers; * A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset; * A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally; * The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose; * Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity; * A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things; || **You bring:** * Minimum 2 years’ experience in the food industry * Previous experience in planning or a similar role * Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * Ability to prioritize workload and proactively resolve issues * Fluent level of English – oral and written * Good communication skills and team spirit * Analytical and methodological * Strong level of computer literacy including Excel and SAP | #J-18808-Ljbffr