Planning Manager

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Job Description - Planning Manager

Are you an experienced planner with a background in food, fresh produce or FMCG in the Lincolnshire area?
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a key leadership role where you'll make a real impact.

What's on Offer
  • Salary up to £50,000 (DOE)

  • Bonus scheme (up to 10%)

  • 6% matched pension

  • Private healthcare (single cover)

  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (with option to buy 5 more)

  • Flexible hours - standard 8:30-17:00, but early/late starts available

  • Excellent sick pay (6 weeks in year 1, 13 weeks thereafter)

The Role

As Planning Manager, you'll lead a team of 4 planners (shift and SOP) and play a pivotal role in shaping the planning function.


You'll:

  • Manage and coach the team, bringing structure and confidence

  • Drive improvements to planning processes (currently Excel-based)

  • Support the move towards a new ERP system implementation

  • Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure efficiency and service delivery

About You
  • Strong background in planning within food, fresh produce or FMCG

  • Experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment

  • Confident in implementing systems and process improvements (ERP experience desirable)

  • Collaborative, people-focused leader with a hands-on approach

Why Apply?

This is more than just a "steady state" role. It's a chance to:
Lead change
Shape a team and planning function
Be part of a forward-thinking, growing business

To apply, please send your CV to Sammy Lindsay at or call for a confidential chat.

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