Supply & Planning Co-ordinator

Supply & Planning Coordinator - LE3

Location : Leicester

Contract : 6 month fixed contract

Office Based

Salary : £27,000-£32,000

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive Supply & Planning Coordinator to support day-to-day planning operations across two fast-paced manufacturing sites

This is a hands-on role at the heart of operations, where you'll help ensure short-term production and supply plans are accurate, achievable, and aligned with site capacity. Working closely with the Planning Manager and operational teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining visibility of materials, coordinating logistics, and keeping plans running smoothly.

If you enjoy problem-solving, working close to production, and making a real impact in a dynamic environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build your planning career.

Key Responsibilities

* Support short-term supply and production planning across two sites
* Coordinate availability of ingredients and packaging in line with plans
* Maintain accurate planning visibility
* Identify and escalate risks relating to capacity, space, and materials
* Assist with order review, dispatch planning, and transport coordination
* Ensure plans reflect operational capability and site priorities
* Maintain planning data, logs, and highlight exceptions
* Collaborate closely with Operations and the Planning Manager to support execution
* What Success Looks Like
* Plans are accurate, realistic, and aligned to site capability
* Risks are identified early, reducing last-minute disruptions
* Improved planning stability and fewer operational surprises
* Strong collaboration across Planning, Operations, and Logistics
* Clear, consistent planning visibility for stakeholders

Skills & Experience

Essential:

* Experience in planning, supply chain, or manufacturing coordination
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple data inputs
* Clear communication skills, including confident escalation of issues
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, reactive environment
* Proficiency with planning systems, spreadsheets, and operational data

Desirable:

* Experience in FMCG manufacturing (food industry preferred)
* Understanding of planning fundamentals (capacity, materials, constraints)
* Ambition to develop into a broader planning role

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.