Planning Manager - FTC

Planning Manager (12-month FTC)Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more)On-site | Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00Join our snack-loving teamWere looking for a Planning Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If youre ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you this could be your next big move.About the roleThis role is all about creating and managing production plans that balance cost efficiency, working capital targets and customer service. Youll lead a team, collaborate across functions and play a key role in delivering our logistics and service goals.Whats in it for you?We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour of what we offer:Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievementComprehensive healthcare support including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer careKP Pension Plan contribution matching up to 7% of your salary25 days holiday, plus the option to buy moreKP4ME our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and moreWhat will you be doing?Lead production planning with precision and agilityTranslate sales forecasts into robust production schedules, adjusting plans to meet service targets and optimise cost and inventory performanceDrive cross-functional collaboration and alignmentWork closely with Manufacturing, Commercial and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth delivery of production plans and successful execution of projectsOwn inventory control and logistics performanceManage WIP, finished goods and material stock levels to support budget delivery, while maximising on-site stock holding and minimising wasteProvide insight and leadership across planning cyclesDeliver monthly S&OP inputs, highlight capacity opportunities and constraints, and deputise for the Supply Chain Manager in key meetingsLead and develop a high-performing teamChair daily meetings, investigate service issues, track Conformance to Plan, and build a culture of continuous improvement and accountabilityWho are we?Were KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love from Hula Hoops to McCoys. In the UK, were a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. Were proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.Were committed to inclusionWere building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you dont tick every box, wed still love to hear from you your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if theres anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.Wed love to hear from you if you can bring:Strong planning and analytical skills youre confident interpreting data and making decisions that drive performanceExperience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment you understand the challenges and know how to respond quicklyPractical knowledge of supply planning systems JDE experience is a bonus, but not essentialExcellent people management and communication skills youre a natural leader who builds strong relationships across teamsBonus points for experience in MRP/ERP environments and a customer-first mindset#LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Created: 2026-01-15