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.