Agricultural Planning Manager - Poultry in Grantham

Agricultural Planning Manager

Location - Grantham/Anwick

Department - Central Planning

Contract Type - Permanent - Full-Time

Shape the Future of Agricultural Supply!

We’re looking for a strategic and analytical Agricultural Planning Manager to establish and lead a critical planning capability within our Central Planning function.

This is a unique opportunity to build agricultural planning from the ground up—developing both short-term and long-term supply strategies that align farming, procurement, and production. You’ll play a key role in influencing senior decision-making, providing data-driven insights directly to executive leadership.

As part of the Pilgrim’s Europe way of working, this role is office-based, supporting collaboration, visibility, and effective cross-functional engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the coordination of demand vs supply across S&OP and S&OE cycles
• Develop short-term (daily/weekly) and long-term (12–36 months) supply plans
• Align internal farm production with external supplier requirements
• Manage volume, specification, and supply profiles
• Identify and communicate risks and constraints
• Build robust planning scenarios (e.g. sourcing mix, cost changes, supply shifts)
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Provide recommendations to the BU Executive Director and senior leadership
• Monitor UK agricultural markets (including animal price benchmarks)
• Track feed costs and production trends
• Integrate external market data into planning assumptions
• Design and implement standardised planning processes
• Establish effective planning cadence (weekly/monthly)
• Improve data accuracy, visibility, and reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Agriculture, Procurement, Finance, and Planning
• Monitor and drive performance across key metrics:
  • Supply adherence
  • Delivery reliability
  • Specification alignment
  • Cost vs budget/benchmark
• Establish KPI baselines and reporting frameworks
• Lead and develop capability within the agricultural planning function
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and accountability

What We’re Looking For

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Proven experience within poultry or pork supply chains (essential)
• Experience with scenario modelling and planning tools
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a developing / low-maturity environment
• Advanced Excel, dashboards, and presentation skills

Qualifications:

• Degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain, Economics or similar
• Experience within the poultry or pork industry (essential)
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Experience with QLIK or similar data tools

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

• Agricultural planning function successfully established
• Structured planning processes and cadence embedded
• Improved supply alignment and delivery performance
• Strong data accuracy and KPI visibility
• Delivery of initial cost-saving opportunities

Why Join Pilgrim’s Europe?

At Pilgrim’s Europe, we offer more than just a job—we offer long-term career growth in a global, forward-thinking business:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Career development opportunities across a leading international organisation
• Ongoing training, leadership development, and skills investment
• Performance-focused culture that recognises and rewards success
• Collaborative, supportive working environment
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes
• Access to employee benefits platform and discount schemes
• Strong commitment to sustainability and responsible food production

Our values guide everything we do:
Availability ¦ Humility ¦ Discipline ¦ Sincerity ¦ Ownership ¦ Determination ¦ Simplicity

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re ready to build and lead a function that directly influences supply strategy and business performance, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of agricultural planning at Pilgrim’s Europe!

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.