Production Planner

Job Vacancy: Production Planner

Location: Chartham, Canterbury, Kent

Hours: 5 days/week | 10-12 hours/day | 6:30am start | Weekend availability required

Pay: -13.47 - -15.80 per hour (dependent on experience)

Reports To: Planning Account Manager

Key Responsibilities

Orders & Stock: Efficiently process high-volume orders and allocate stock to customer specifications.

Operations: Liaise daily with the Account Manager, Packhouse, QC, and Despatch teams.

Optimization: Monitor grading lines and stock rotation to maximize financial returns.

Risk Management: Identify and escalate potential delivery or order completion issues early.

Candidate Profile

Essential: Strong numeracy, problem-solving, and communication skills in English.

Requirements: Ability to prioritize heavy workloads, valid UK Right to Work, and independent transport.

Desirable: Background in supply chain, logistics, or fresh produce production planning.