Assistant Head Planner

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.

TBC