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Production Planner


Company : ForFarmers


Location : Loughborough, England


Created : 2025-04-30


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for theProduction Plannerrole atForFarmers 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theProduction Plannerrole atForFarmers Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Process new orders and highlight any differences Liaise with suppliers to ensure deliveries arrive on time and in full. Notify relevant parties of any shortfalls and monitor delivery of any remaining balances Contact customers to obtain delivery dates for contracted loads Liaise with 3rd party logistic providers where necessary to ensure continuity of supply Be a point of communication/escalation for palletised, forage and Straights Create and maintain strong working relationships both within ForFarmers and with external suppliers Keeping in constant communication with key stakeholders to ensure customer expectation is met Support the wider team during peak timesJob Title: Production PlannerLocation: ShepshedContract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)Hours: Full-timeReporting to: Trading DirectorJob Req: R8099Purpose of the JobProcess new orders and highlight any differences Liaise with suppliers to ensure deliveries arrive on time and in full. Notify relevant parties of any shortfalls and monitor delivery of any remaining balances Contact customers to obtain delivery dates for contracted loads Liaise with 3rd party logistic providers where necessary to ensure continuity of supply Be a point of communication/escalation for palletised, forage and Straights Create and maintain strong working relationships both within ForFarmers and with external suppliers Keeping in constant communication with key stakeholders to ensure customer expectation is met Support the wider team during peak timesAbout ForFarmersDo you ever stop to wonder where your Sunday morning poached egg came from? Or the milk in your cafè latte? Or what about the sausage and bacon served with full English? It will come as no surprise to you that the animals which produce these products need to eat themselves too. And that’s where ForFarmers comes into the equation.ForFarmers produces feed for cattle, pigs and poultry in both conventional and organic livestock farming. And that probably sounds a great deal simpler than it actually is. Make no mistake: an awful lot of knowledge, research and innovation has gone into one of those seemingly simple-looking chunks of animal feed. And these are the kind of things we, as a company, invest a great deal in.What are the benefits of working for ForFarmers UK?Employee Assistance Programme (offering support on a range of topics). Private Medical Insurance. Options to enhance your pension after 12 months service (increased employer contributions). Opportunities to grow personally and develop within the business. Cycle to work scheme. B&Q Trade card offering 10% discounts in-store and online.ApplicationsWe value diversity in our workplace and welcome enquiries from everyone. To apply for this position please see our website Vacancies | Working at ForFarmers.Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria on the Gov.UK website.Please make us aware if your need any reasonable adjustments to participate in this process.What is ForFarmers’ job application process?Interested in the vacancy above? Click apply to begin you application! We will ask you to upload your Cover Letter and CV (in one file) and provide us with some personal details too. We will subsequently contact you to inform you whether or not we will be progressing your application.ForFarmers UK LimitedHorizon House, Fred Castle Way,Rougham Industrial Estate,Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9ND Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Management and Manufacturing Industries Animal Feed Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ForFarmers by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Production Planner” roles.Sandiacre, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Ashby-De-La-Zouch, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Derby, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Nuneaton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Derby, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Leicester, England, United Kingdom 16 hours ago Burton Upon Trent, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Loughborough, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Lichfield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Kingsbury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Thurmaston, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Bagworth, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Hinckley, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Derby, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Nuneaton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Ashby-De-La-Zouch, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Cossington, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Tamworth, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Derby, England, United Kingdom 16 hours ago Derby, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Kegworth, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago National Road Logistics Healthcare Operations ManagerDerby, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Tamworth, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Lichfield, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Senior Manager, Amazon Freight OperationsCoalville, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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