Production Planner

2 weeks ago

Burnley, United Kingdom Minerva brands Full time

**Who are we?**
Minerva Brands are a cosmetics and personal care manufacturer based in Burnley. We manufacture a wide range of cosmetics products from simple shower gels to complex skincare for brands in the UK and overseas. We're growing, and are looking for people to join us in our journey.

From our site in Burnley, we make tens of thousands of skincare, haircare, personal care, face care and more for brands in the likes of Harvey Nichols, Superdrug, Boots, John Lewis and more. We also operate a second site where we run 3PL and fulfilment services for brands too.

**Job Overview**
We're looking for an experienced planning and procurement with experience within manufacturing. You're role is pivotal in our smooth operation, in ensuring efficient production flow by coordinating schedules, managing resources, and optimising processes. This position requires a strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments to meet production goals.

Working with a small team you'll be responsible for making sure inventory and production schedules are on track, including material planning, production flow scheduling, stock inventory management and supporting the operational team.

**Duties**
- Investigate, Build, develop and review new and existing supplier relations and service levels
- Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers, ensuring accurate pricing and schedules
- Purchasing of raw materials, packaging and componentry, and any other purchases required by the business
- Work with Sales & Customer Support teams to plan production based off material availability
- Work with finance teams and manage purchasing cash flow
- Monitor inventory levels and adjust plans to optimise stock and reduce shortages
- Utilise our inhouse ERP software (Odoo) to manage all purchasing and planning activities
- Work closely with various teams including Sales, Operations, Mixing, Engineering and Warehouse
- Production planning across several work centres, making sure production teams have an efficient workflow and correct inventory to produce the customers products

**Qualifications**
- Proven experience in a Purchasing / Planning role, ideally within manufacturing
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of Cosmetics and Personal care industry is advantageous but not essential
- Knowledge of Odoo would be advantageous but not essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills with a keen attention to detail, enabling effective management of multiple priorities.

**What we're offering?**
- A base salary of £35,000 - £40,000
- Training and Support to perform your role
- Pension

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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