Supply Chain PlannerLocation: South ManchesterSalary: £45,000Contract: PermanentReporting Line: Supply Chain / Planning LeadershipEnvironment: FMCG food manufacturingOur client is a well-established, high-volume FMCG food manufacturer operating their UK production site. Due to internal restructure and growth, they are appointing a Supply Planner, owning medium- to short-term production planning and capacity alignment across the business.This is a hands-on, technically demanding planning role requiring strong analytical capability, advanced Excel skills, and confidence working with imperfect data in fast-moving manufacturing environments.Employer details will be disclosed at shortlist stage only.Core Purpose of the RoleTo create, maintain and continuously optimise a feasible, capacity-aligned production plan that balances customer demand, manufacturing constraints, labour availability, and inventory targets across multiple sites.The role acts as the central planning authority, supporting site planners while retaining accountability for overall output, service performance, and plan adherence.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and own the group production plan, translating demand inputs into executable site-level outputsConduct capacity modelling, load vs. capability analysis, and bottleneck identification across the manufacturing networkSupport and challenge site production plans to ensure alignment with group priorities and constraintsManage short- to medium-term planning horizons, ..... full job details .....