Production Planner

Production Planner Location: Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5AY Salary: £31,000 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent Benefits: Competitive salary, 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, pension scheme contributions, life insurance, staff discounts on our Island Delight range, Staff Tester Card access exclusive discounts on food, clothing, cinema tickets and popular retailers, free on-site parking and EV charging and much more! Cleone Foods Ltd, based in Birmingham, proudly produces and distributes Island Delight Jamaican patties. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our customers by delivering exceptional products with passion, integrity, and outstanding service. We are committed to innovation, quality, and becoming the brand of choice in our sector. We are now recruiting for a Production Planner to develop and maintain production and material plans that balance customer service with cost efficiency! This includes creating achievable scheduled aligned with demand forecasts, ensuring optimal resource use, and timely order fulfilment. As our Production Planner you will be responsible for: Coordinating purchasing, production, inventory, and sales to minimise waste and downtime. Developing and maintaining short- and long-term production schedules aligned with sales forecasts and customer orders. Managing inventory levels through regular audits, forecasting, and communication with suppliers and distribution centres. Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to ensure timely ..... full job details .....