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Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This apprenticeship is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in planning, supply chain, and manufacturing operations.
As an Apprentice Planner, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the planning function within a busy manufacturing environment. You will learn how customer demand is translated into production plans, ensuring that materials, resources, and manufacturing capacity are aligned to deliver products on time and in full.
Alongside practical workplace experience, you will complete the Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner (FMCG) Apprenticeship through Oxford Professional Education Group, developing the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in Supply Chain Planning.
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- The role of a planner within a manufacturing and supply chain environment.
- How planning activities support business performance and customer satisfaction.
- The use of SAP to manage planning and supply chain activities.
- How customer orders are managed and converted into production requirements.
- How to assess component availability to support customer demand.
- The relationship between customers, supply chain teams, and the manufacturing plant.
- How to build and maintain production plans linked to demand forecasts and customer requirements.
- Understanding manufacturing capacity constraints and how these impact planning decisions.
- Supply chain principles, inventory management, and continuous improvement techniques.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Planning team with day-to-day planning activities.
- Use SAP to monitor customer orders, inventory levels, and production requirements.
- Assist in creating and updating production schedules.
- Monitor component availability and identify potential shortages.
- Work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Customer Service teams to support business requirements.
- Help ensure customer orders are delivered on time and in full.
- Maintain accurate planning data and reports.
- Support the investigation and resolution of supply chain or production issues.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects across the Supply Chain function.
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What We're Looking For
- A keen interest in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, or Logistics.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills.
- Good communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
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Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
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