Head of Planning

Posted 10 April 2024
Salary Negotiable
LocationCavan
Job type Permanent
Discipline Food Manufacturing / FMCG
Reference9852_1712760629
Contact NameSophie Brown

Job description

Head of Planning
Co Cavan
Fulltime/Permanent
Attractive Package + Bonus
Monday - Friday Days

Vickerstock are excited to be working in partnership with our leading Food Manufacturing client who are consistently improving and introducing new measures to improve their processes and products, due to this they are seeking for a Head of Planning to join them at their impressive state of the art factory in County Cavan.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, you will be fully accountable for all factory planning related activities as well as long term planning and forecasting. This will involve working closely with key stakeholders including the agriculture, operations, logistics, procurement, engineering, sales, NPD and technical teams. You will liaise with colleagues in a collaborative manner to ensure the right product is coming into the business at the right time to the product specification to meet the overall customer demand ensuring a high service level is adhered to at all times.

We are looking for:

  • 10 years' experience in FMCG/Supply Chain/Production Planning/Scheduling
  • Knowledge of Sales and Operations Planning
  • High degree of competency in excel.
  • Strong skills as a negotiator to reach consensus, alignment and commitment to a plan.
  • Exceptional organisation and time management skills


In return you will receive

  • Attractive salary DOE (call office for more information on this)
  • Performance related bonus
  • 23 days annual leave
  • Company pension
  • Long term career progression opportunities with a leading employer


If this sounds like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Sophie now on 01 5267473 or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email).
If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.
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