Senior Planner

Job Title: Senior Planner
Location: Glasgow
Department: Supply Chain / Planning
Reports to: Planning Manager / Supply Chain Manager
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + Benefits

About the Role

Alexander Steele are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturer based in Glasgow who are looking to appoint a Senior Planner to join their supply chain function. This is a key role within the business, responsible for leading the production planning process to ensure efficient scheduling, optimal stock levels, and a high level of service delivery to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage short-, medium-, and long-term production plans in line with customer demand and sales forecasts

• Monitor daily production schedules and adjust planning to reflect changes in supply, demand, or factory capacity

• Work closely with operations, technical, procurement, logistics, and commercial teams to align planning activities

• Analyse data to improve forecast accuracy and inventory performance

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within planning and scheduling processes

• Deliver regular planning KPIs and supply chain reports to senior stakeholders

• Support ERP/MRP system use and enhancements, including SAP or FactoryMaster where applicable

Requirements

• Experience in a production planning role within food manufacturing or FMCG

• Good knowledge of supply chain processes and planning systems (MRP/ERP/SAP)

• Strong analytical and numerical skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• High attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure

• Strong Excel and system skills

• Experience working in chilled, meat, bakery, dairy, or similar environments is advantageous

What’s on Offer

• Salary of up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

• Excellent benefits package

• Career development opportunities with a growing food business

• A collaborative, fast-paced working environment