We are looking for a highly organised and analytical Planner to join our Planning team at our Anwick site. In this role, you will play a key part in coordinating production workflows across multiple product areas, ensuring efficient use of resources and delivery of excellent customer service.
Location: Anwick
Department: Planning
Reports to: Senior Planner
Shift Work - Continental Shift Work - 2 days on - 2 days off - 3 days on - from 05:00 am
You will work closely with operations, procurement, logistics, and the wider planning team to ensure production plans are achievable, communicated effectively, and aligned with business KPIs.
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Produce and issue daily production plans and schedules to meet delivery deadlines across: RTC and Primary
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Whole Birds (including GUI control to ensure correct supply of birds to line)
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Plan and prioritise operations to maximise efficiency and KPI performance.
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Ensure daily plans are updated and issued promptly following EDI transmission of customer orders.
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Communicate effectively with operations to ensure last-minute plan changes are understood and executed.
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Liaise with procurement to ensure 0–48 hour plans are achievable before release.
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Work collaboratively with internal teams including Operations, Planning, Procurement, Commercial, Despatch, Logistics, and Technical.
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Communicate potential shortages or service risks to Customer Service Managers to ensure accurate customer updates.
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Maintain planning horizons in line with agreements with the Senior Planner.
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Provide planning input for new products, advising on effective production patterns and scheduling.
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Support team continuity by covering for colleagues during periods of absence or holiday.
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Undertake projects or investigations relevant to your area of expertise as required.
Essential:
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Ability to work on own initiative
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Excellent numerical, logical, and analytical skills
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Strong communication skills
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Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Desirable:
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Experience in an FMCG and/or manufacturing environment
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Working knowledge of SAP
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Scheduling and forecasting experience
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Leadership experience
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Key Performance Measures
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Customer service level performance
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Production plans issued on time and to schedule
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Planning horizon maintained
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Consistent team performance during holidays and absences
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Competitive salary package
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Company pension scheme
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Life assurance
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Access to employee assistance programme
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Discounted staff shop and onsite facilities
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Free onsite parking
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Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
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A supportive, collaborative team environment within a leading FMCG business
If you’re a proactive planner who enjoys problem-solving, working cross-functionally, and making a real impact on operational performance, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Pilgrim’s Europe at our Anwick site.
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
