Planning Manager Food​/FMCG Manufacturing

Planning Manager - Dronfield - Food/FMCG Manufacturing - New!

Dronfield, England, United Kingdom

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Job function: Other, Strategy/Planning, and Supply Chain

Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Retail

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop a team of 6 planners
• Own daily, short-term, and long-term production plans (ambient & frozen)
• Ensure service levels, plan attainment, and stock build targets are achieved
• Plan bake schedules across multiple production lines
• Carry out capacity modelling to balance short- and long-term needs
• Collaborate with production, logistics, inbound/outbound, and supply teams
• Use SAP/ERP and Excel to forecast, analyse data, and optimise performance
• Investigate planning challenges and drive continuous improvement

What we’re looking for

• Experience in planning/factory scheduling (bakery or food industry a bonus)
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• SAP/ERP experience preferred
• Knowledge of capacity planning, forecasting, and line capability
• Understanding of ingredients, logistics, and supply chain operations
• Proactive problem-solver with strong leadership skills
• Ambitious and ready to step up into a senior role
• Lead a key planning function in a fast-paced bakery environment
• Monday–Friday hours with flexibility
• Competitive salary + benefits
• Clear opportunities for growth and progression

Apply now and take the next step in your planning career!