Assistant Head Planner

Description

Morehampton Foods, Donnybrook Fair's Central Kitchen, is a fast-growing food production business supplying premium products to our stores and retail partners. We offer excellent career opportunities, training, and development within a dynamic and supportive team. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Location: Our Kitchen is based close to Clondalkin Village (10min walk) D22 P2W8, with free on-site parking and serviced by multiple transport options. In this role you will be required to work from the office 5 days a week, with no option for remote work. Role Summary: Controlling and tracking business performance, proactively improving current operation in line with efficiency and cost associations. Leading & managing administration team between planning and distribution teams. #LI-DNI Roles & Responsibilities - Planning – ensure orders being processed on time in full. - Accounting- invoicing all customers internal & external. - Stock Control-keep the stock level and purchase value on the target given. - Costing Analysis- review the annum cost of manufacturing. - Maintaining Sales performance- keep in line with target received. - Communicating effectively with all depts. of the business- internally and externally - Building engagement channel between production unit and retail chain. - Mentoring – providing training to the new colleagues – upskill & developing existing team. - Compile all customer orders daily by phone/email /ProdTrac & either key them onto the system or upload them via EDI/ProdTrac. - Feed into strategic planning for delivering future business growth. - Compose and manage Joint Business Plans with customer base and negotiate trading terms in a profitable fashion. - Analyse category performance by product range to identify growth opportunities. - Report to Operations Manager at weekly sales meetings on overall customer performance. - To produce & print a Production Plan for the Factory from all orders to produce each day/night. - To advise Customers of any Shortages/Temporary Delists/Delivery Delays. Skills and Experience - Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work. - Demonstrate ability to follow through on tasks and ensure completion within agreed timelines. - Basic Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office applications - Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes. - Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantageous - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships. - Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement practical solutions. - Ability to work as part of a team - working collaboratively across departments. - Previous experience/knowledge in food manufacturing sector desirable, although not essential. Full training provided to successful candidate. - Ability to demonstrate a high level of focus and drive whilst carrying out tasks.