Job Description
Production Planner & Warehouse Coordinator
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Proposed start date 1st September 2026
Company Overview
The Home County Co. is a fast growing home fragrance and toiletries manufacturer based in Buckinghamshire. We produce hand crafted products inspired by Britain's most beautiful places and we're excited to be growing our team to further support our future growth plans.
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly organised and commercially minded Production Planner &
Warehouse Coordinator to take ownership of our day-to-day production planning, stock
management, order packing, and raw material procurement. This is a pivotal role within a
growing business, working closely with the Production team to ensure efficient fulfilment
of both wholesale and direct-to-consumer orders while maintaining a sharp focus on
profitability and minimising lead times.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Stock Management
- Liaise closely with the Production team to establish and maintain base stock
levels across wholesale and web order channels.
- Monitor stock levels proactively, identifying replenishment needs before shortages
arise.
- Develop and refine stock planning processes to support consistent and reliable order
fulfilment.
- Analyse demand patterns across channels to optimise production scheduling and
stock holding.
Order Fulfilment & Packing
- Manage the end-to-end fulfilment of wholesale and web orders, ensuring accuracy
and efficiency at every stage.
- Oversee and assist with the packing of orders, maintaining high standards of
presentation and accuracy.
- Identify and implement improvements to packing and dispatch processes to reduce
lead times.
- Monitor order pipelines and proactively communicate with relevant teams to resolve
any fulfilment bottlenecks.
Raw Material Procurement
- Take ownership of raw material ordering, ensuring the business always holds
sufficient materials to meet production requirements.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing and
reliable lead times.
- Track and manage stock of raw materials, flagging risks to supply continuity in a
timely manner.
- Evaluate procurement decisions with a focus on cost efficiency and contribution to
overall profitability.
Profitability & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain an awareness of material costs, stock wastage, and fulfilment costs,
identifying opportunities to improve margins.
- Track key performance metrics including lead times, stock accuracy, order fill rates,
and procurement costs.
- Contribute ideas and initiative to drive efficiency improvements across the production
and fulfilment function.
- Report regularly to senior management on stock levels, order status, and any
operational issues.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a production planning, stock management, or order fulfilment
role.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
simultaneously.
- Confident working with spreadsheets and stock management or ERP systems.
- A methodical, detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy.
- Good communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively across teams.
- A commercially minded outlook with an understanding of cost and margin.
Desirable
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Familiarity with wholesale and e-commerce order management.
- Experience in raw material or consumables procurement.
- Understanding of lean principles or continuous improvement methodologies.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated and proactive - able to take ownership and work with minimal
supervision.
- Reliable and consistent with a strong work ethic.
- A collaborative team player who communicates openly and constructively.
- Adaptable and calm under pressure, able to respond quickly to changing priorities.
- Takes pride in doing things properly and looks for ways to improve.
Package & Benefits
- Salary: £26,000 - 28,000 per annum
- Full-time, permanent position - Mon - Fri - 8.30am - 5pm
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Opportunity to grow within a well-established and ambitious business
If you believe you have the skills and drive to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
