Strategic Planning Specialist

3 weeks ago


Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Branston Potatoes Full time

Job Title: Strategic Planning Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Planning Specialist to join our team in Lincoln. As a key member of our planning function, you will play a critical role in optimising the usage of raw material in our Fresh and Prepared factories.

Branston Potatoes is a leading supplier of fresh potatoes and prepared vegetables to major retail, wholesale, and food manufacturing customers across the UK.

We pride ourselves on innovation, from developing new potato varieties to creating cutting-edge processes. We strive to be the best through our values and invest in our people.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and drive the planning function across both our Fresh and Prepared factories to ensure optimal raw material usage.
  • Drive the sales and operations planning monthly process to provide clarity and transparency of sales forecasting, raw material position, and operational capacity planning.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
  • A 4.5 working week, with Fridays off at 12:30 pm.
  • 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
  • A company bonus scheme.
  • Enhanced pension contributions.
  • Private Health Insurance.
  • Life Assurance & critical illness cover.
  • Onsite Parking.
  • Discounts platform.
  • Long service celebrations.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Free fruit & potatoes.
  • An electric salary sacrifice car scheme.
  • Flu vaccines.
  • A refer a friend scheme.
Requirements:
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in Excel.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • A self-starter.
  • Effective communicator and influencer at all levels.


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