SAP Planner

Job DescriptionSenior SAP Planner \nLocation: Carlisle - Onsite \nSalary: Competitive + Benefits\n \nAbout Us\nJoin 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to launch their planning / scheduling career. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.\n \nAbout the Role\nAs a Senior SAP Planner you will be working closely within our prestigious meals solutions division where you will be ensuring all resources are available that the production team require.\n \nKey Responsibilities\n\n

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• Ensure the availability of sufficient raw materials, appropriate equipment, adequate labour, and the correct number of resources.

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• Confirm that we have everything necessary for the production process.

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• Maintain control over inventory levels.

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• Manage short-life chilled goods efficiently.

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• Ensure that only the required quantity of products is brought in to avoid waste.

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• Prepare and adhere to daily production schedules.

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• Forecast material requirements accurately

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• Mentor and lead junior team members.

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\n\nAbout You\nIdeally be qualified within a planning or supply chain discipline with previous experience of scheduling and planning. \n \nKey Skills\n\n

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• Excellent communication skills

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• Previous experience as a planner/ scheduler

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• Proficiency in Excel

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• Knowledge of MRP is essential

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• Prior experience in mentoring or training other team members.

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\n\nQualifications\n\n

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• Bachelor's or Master's degree qualifications in supply chain management or Planning disciplines or equivalent.

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\n\nThe role is based at our Meal Solutions site in Carlisle with working patterns consisting of 12-hour day shifts 4 days in 4 days off on a rotation basis. \n \nBenefits\n\n

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• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays.

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• Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST pension

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• Death in service benefit, optional - linked to membership of L&G pension

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• Company sick pay - after qualifying period

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• Free onsite parking

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• Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.

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• Employee assistance programme.

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• Wisdom wellbeing app

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• Grocery Aid - employees access to counselling

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\n\nWhy Join Us?\nAs one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.\n