Live Bird Planner

Job Title

Live Bird Planner

Location

Gunness - DN15 (Office Based)

Purpose of the Role

To run the planning of a regional area, from the intake of chicks on farms, to the slaughter dates of broiler chickens.

Key Responsibilities

· Liaising with farm managers and factory planners daily to help achieve the correct product and meet factory demands.

· Handle data and information whilst working on planning systems and spreadsheets to draw up programmes for the next day.

· Distributing programmes to the farm, factory planners and transport department.

· Understand farming space and bird profiles accurately to plan total bird volumes.

· Creating/producing forward programmes, forward volumes and changing future programmes for factory promotions.

· Updating weekly programmes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and distributing by email and fax.

· Putting chick orders on Lotus Notes/ Hatchery systems.

· Group production monitoring and updating every couple of days.

· Assist in the day to day running of the live collection and transportation of live birds.

· Undertake any other duties as required to fulfil the needs of the position.

· Undertake any job-related training as required appropriate by the Company.

Skills & Competencies

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and reporting.

· Being able to work under pressure in a busy environment.

· Complete tasks efficiently, precisely and within given time restraints.

· Confident communicator.

· Ability to work as part of a team as well as on initiative.

Requirements

· Experience in using Microsoft Excel.

· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Planning: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person