Supply & Planning Coordinator - LE3
Location: Leicester
Contract: 6 month fixed contract
Office Based
Salary: £27,000-£32,000
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive Supply & Planning Coordinator to support day‑to‑day planning operations across two fast‑paced manufacturing sites. This is a hands‑on role at the heart of operations, where you’ll help ensure short‑term production and supply plans are accurate, achievable, and aligned with site capacity. Working closely with the Planning Manager and operational teams, you’ll play a key role in maintaining visibility of materials, coordinating logistics, and keeping plans running smoothly. If you enjoy problem‑solving, working close to production, and making a real impact in a dynamic environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build your planning career.
Key Responsibilities
- Support short‑term supply and production planning across two sites
- Coordinate availability of ingredients and packaging in line with plans
- Maintain accurate planning visibility
- Identify and upscale risks relating to capacity, space, and materials
- Assist with order review, dispatch planning, and transport coordination
- Ensure plans reflect operational capability and site priorities
- Maintain planning data, logs, and highlight exceptions
- Collaborate closely with Operations and the Planning Manager to support execution
What Success Looks Like
- Plans are accurate, realistic, and aligned to site capability
- Risks identified early, reducing last‑minute disruptions
- Improved planning stability and fewer operational surprises
- Strong collaboration across Planning, Operations, and Logistics
- Clear, consistent planning visibility for stakeholders
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience in planning, supply chain, or manufacturing coordination
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple data inputs
- Clear communication skills, including confident escalation of issues
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, reactive environment
- Proficiency with planning systems, spreadsheets, and operational data
Desirable
- Experience in FMCG manufacturing (food industry preferred)
- Understanding of planning fundamentals (capacity, materials, constraints)
- Ambition to develop into a broader planning role
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