Planner

We are currently hiring for a Production Planner at our Milton Keynes facility. In this role, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment, planning production and coordinating the various functions involved in the manufacture of sweet and savoury flavours. Your efforts will directly contribute to ensuring customer demand is met while optimizing line efficiencies and managing production resources effectively. What you'll do:

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules that meet sales demands while optimizing efficiency and yield.
• Maintain accurate and complete records for scheduling and related reports in the ERP system.
• Use MRP systems effectively to manage inventory levels and reduce shortages, excess stock, and obsolescence.
• Partner with customer service to ensure timely shipments and collaborate with internal teams when adjustments are necessary.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure availability of raw materials and components for production.
• Address potential issues such as out-of-code materials, formulation problems, and other special assignments as required.
  
  Previous experience in a planning-related role is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex data sets.
• Proficiency in DRP and MRP systems and processes.
• Knowledge of facility processing and manufacturing capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills to manage daily tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees, both internal and external.
What you'll get:
• The opportunity to contribute to a highly dynamic production environment.
• A chance to enhance your planning and coordination skills within a supportive team.
• The ability to work with cross-functional teams and tackle challenges head-on.
• A flexible work environment that fosters both individual initiative and teamwork.
  
  Sensient Flavors & Extracts Group develops, manufactures, and distributes flavor and extracts systems that are found in thousands of consumer products worldwide. The company's specialty systems are essential components of food, beverage, household, and personal care products. Sensient's value-added flavors and fragrances enable our customers to excel in highly competitive global markets. The Flavors & Extracts Group is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois., Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  
  Competitive compensation and potential for growth within the company., As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com