Job Description

Production & Supply Chain Planner – Cullompton

£ up to 35,000 DOE

We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Production & Supply Chain Planner to coordinate the flow of livestock, raw materials, and finished goods through the butchery and production process. This is a key role at the heart of our operations, ensuring that the right products are produced at the right time to meet customer demand — all while upholding the company's values of integrity, quality, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage weekly production schedules across our Butchery, Packing, and Small Goods teams.
• Translate sales forecasts and stock requirements into actionable production plans.
• Balance operational capacity with carcass volumes to optimise throughput and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with Farming Coordinators, suppliers, and logistics teams to ensure smooth and timely supply chain operations.
• Monitor production progress daily and adjust plans to respond to changing demand or supply conditions.
• Maintain accurate data in systems such as OrderWise and Aptean SI to support forecasting, yield analysis, and traceability.
• Produce regular performance reports on production efficiency, stock levels, and forecast accuracy.
• Work closely with Sales, Product, and Operations teams to plan for new product launches and seasonal peaks.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and planning skills, with proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data modelling).
• Experience in production or supply chain planning — ideally within food manufacturing or processing.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• Experience using OrderWise or Aptean SI systems.
• Understanding of butchery, carcass breakdown, and product yield optimisation.
• Background in meat, food production, or FMCG environments.

If you're motivated by precision, sustainability, and teamwork — we'd love to hear from you so send your CV today.