Job Title: Production / Supply Chain Planner Salary: Up to £40,000 Location: Elland, West Yorkshire Our client is currently looking for an experienced Production Planner / Supply Chain Planner to join the team. An excellent opportunity to work for a leading FMCG business that continues to go from strength to strength. Duties: * Managing production planning and expediting processes. * Creating an efficient/achievable production plan to meet customer requirements * Establishing key customer contact relationships (Retail & 3rd Party) * Developing relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure forecast accuracy. * Managing inventory in line with financial targets. * Liaising with Materials Controllers regarding call-off of raw material & packaging at minimal cost to serve, without compromising service levels. * ERP Integration – Aligning systems and processes into one common platform (using Microsoft Dynamics & Preactor). Experience: * Previous experience of FMCG manufacturing operations * Production planning experience - serving major retailers and 3rd party manufacturers. * Proven background in fast paced high volume materials management, inventory control or supply chain, gained in a FMCG manufacturing environment across a large SKU base * Inventory Management / Optimisation. * Customer Facing experience preferred * Logistics experience * Short & Long Term Forecasting * Experience in Lean Manufacturing principles and proven experience of involvement * Experienced at using an ERP & MRP system INDAB