At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our planning team to develop and maintain production schedules and manage stock transactions.
- Company: S&B Herba Foods Ltd, a leading supplier of rice and grains with over 100 years of heritage.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension, life assurance, and a Cycle to Work scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth with a company committed to employee development.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team driving innovation and growth in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning, scheduling, and ERP systems; great communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire CB21 5ET
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: Mon-Friday 8am - 4.30pm
About the Company: S&B Herba Foods Ltd source and import rice and grains (and other raw materials) from across the globe to produce a wide range of ingredients to the specification of UK manufacturers and wholesalers. Our core purpose is to 'Feed the nation and be a place where everyone can reach their full potential'. We have just been awarded the Investors In People standard and are embarking on a new era to attain Silver with our ultimate goal Platinum. In order to do this, we need people that are willing to drive our Goals and Ambitions and continually improve and develop themselves as individuals, with our full support. We are looking to build on our Team of great people by employing individuals that are aligned to our Company Values of; Hungry (driven and ambitious); Can Do attitude (resilient, solution focused); Proactive (forward thinking, strategic) and We Before I (caring for their colleagues/team; collaborative). We have been trading for over 100 years and have a great heritage. Come and join us - it's a great place to work!
About The Role: We are looking to employ a Planner to join our planning team reporting to the Head of Supply Chain and the Operations Manager, working alongside our Senior Planner.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain medium term production plan (up to week 4)
- Production and stock transaction administration (JDE)
- Organising 3rd party production and processing where required
- System Bill of Material creation and upkeep
- Packaging and pallet planning / ordering
- Organisation of transport where required
- Administration including delivery note printing
- Communication of production schedules and changes to the Supply Chain / customers
- Toll milling and bran processing calculations
- Collate KPI data regarding milling and packing
- Measure against and contribute to meeting SMART team objectives including OEE / Operational targets
- Absence cover for Production and Logistics Planner (Milling, Packing and Intake plans)
Qualification, Skills & Experience:
- Experience of planning and scheduling
- Great communication and co-ordination skills
- Experience working with 3rd party logistics
- Experience in ERP systems, JDE preferred
- Microsoft office suite
Benefits:
- Cycle to Work Scheme available
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- 22 days increasing by 1 day per year to max 25 (plus bank holidays)
- Free on-site car park
Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.
Candidates with experience of: Production Planner, Operations Executive, Goods In Coordinator, Distribution Co-Ordinator, Operations Administrator, Production Coordinator, Planning Administrator, Supply Chain Planner, Purchasing Administrator may also be considered for this role.
Production Planner in London employer: S&B Herba Foods Ltd
S&B Herba Foods Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, dedicated to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented work environment. With a strong commitment to employee development, evidenced by our Investors In People accreditation, we offer numerous benefits including a Cycle to Work Scheme, life assurance, and increasing holiday entitlement, all while promoting a collaborative culture aligned with our core values. Join us to be part of a century-old heritage where your ambitions can thrive and contribute to our mission of 'Feeding the nation'.
