Planning Apprentice

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Supply Chain Department as a Planning Apprentice at Innovia.

Reporting to the Team Leader - Planning, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career within Supply Chain Planning. Working closely with Planning, Production, Sales and other departments, you will gain valuable experience in production planning, inventory management, performance reporting and supply chain operations while completing a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

The responsibilities of the role will include:

• Supporting the Planning team with the preparation and administration of production plans.
• Assisting with monitoring stock levels, customer orders and production schedules.
• Helping to prepare and communicate production plans to relevant stakeholders.
• Supporting the analysis and reporting of planning, inventory and performance data.
• Assisting with monitoring departmental KPIs, including service levels and aged stock performance.
• Maintaining accurate planning information within business systems.
• Supporting production trials, packaging stock monitoring and other planning-related activities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Production, Sales, Logistics, R&D and the wider Supply Chain team.
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects and supply chain initiatives.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in Supply Chain, manufacturing and business operations. You will be eager to learn, highly organised and able to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

You will also possess:

• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and administrative abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and Excel.
• A logical approach to problem solving.
• The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks.
• A willingness to learn new systems, processes and ways of working.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

No previous planning experience is required, although an interest in Supply Chain, manufacturing or production planning would be advantageous. Full training and support will be provided as part of the apprenticeship programme.

Any employee wishing to be considered for this position should apply directly through Indeed before the closing date of 21 October 2026.

Pay: £20,055.53 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person