Senior Planner

Production Scheduling Manager / Senior Production Scheduler Fixed Term Contract for 12 months.  Salisbury - Site-based (with some flexibility for home working) Sector: FMCG / Manufacturing Scantec are recruiting for an experienced Production Scheduling professional to lead a production planning team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment on a Fixed Term contract.  This role is key to delivering high service levels while balancing operational efficiency, labour planning and inventory control. Key Responsibilities Produce and issue production plans aligned to customer demand and the Master Production Schedule Lead and develop a small team of production schedulers Work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Demand Planning and Logistics to optimise production and labour deployment Identify and manage short-term supply constraints and risks Deliver customer service level KPIs Manage finished goods inventory and master data, with focus on low-life stock Lead weekly planning meetings and contribute to daily site and Tier 3 meetings Uphold Health & Safety and quality standards Deputise for the Production Scheduling Manager and provide holiday cover when required Skills & Experience Proven experience in production planning and scheduling, ideally within FMCG Strong understanding of supply chain processes ERP experience (e.g. M3) and strong Excel skills Confident communicator, organised and comfortable working under pressure