Join my clients FMCG manufacturing Leicester company as Supply Chain Team Lead and manage 2 fantastic planners
You will be responsible for ensuring the manufacturing process is smooth with no disruptions

Client Details

My client are a fast paced manufacturing company producing one of the nation's favourite foods
They invest heavily into long term progression of people, and care about sustainabilityDescription

This exciting supply chain role will be to support the Supply Planner on shift fulfilling the daily tasks including:
Coaching, mentoring and being the first point of escalation within the Supply & Planning department.The main responsibilities include:

To produce and communicate accurate and reliable production plans.
To download orders from customers and update production plans making any changes as necessary and communicate with third parties.
To monitor progress against production plan ensuring we are where we think we are and communicating changes to plans.
Monitor plan adherence and complete weekly departmental KPI's.
To assist with and support the Materials Planner who is responsible for the purchase all raw materials & packaging across both sites ensuring we have the right amount of stock at the right time.
To ensure our basket stocks are sufficient to run production, complete the plan to always be able to manufacture and supply customer requirements.
To ensure baskets & pallets are collected in a cost-effective manner.
To notify hauliers of our transport requirements for the orders received including additional information around stock availability when required to reduce driver waiting time and to support our despatch/ warehouse functions.
Shortages/ supply Issues to be documented and communicated to customers.
Ensure systems and supporting documents are updated with any modifications to original orders.
To ensure we have robust processes in place that ensure effective running during weekends and holidays and people know what to do in exceptional circumstances.
Responsible for cover planning teams holidays which will require you to be flexible to work different days and hours as required.
Attend internal & external meetings that are relevant to your role and actively participate in these meetings and discussions.Profile

To be successful in this role you must have:
A Supply Chain background - Essential
A minimum of 3+ years' experience managing a small team
Have worked within a Retail / E-Commerce / FMCG environment previously - Essential.
Have experience of Project Management / Continuous Improvement methodologies - Advantageous.
Have experience working on Sage 200 - Advantageous
Have good Microsoft skills - Excel - AdvantageousJob Offer

Salary negotiable based your experience
Package including 26.5 days holiday
Pension matched up to 5%
A company that will invest in your long term development & support progression