Job Description

Planner- United Feeds United Feeds is part of Dale Farm and one of Northern Ireland\xe2\x80\x99s largest feed companies with manufacturing facilities in Belfast and Dungannon. The company has continued to grow its market share within the animal feeds sector through its technical expertise and quality product range. The company are wishing to recruit for the following key position to be based at our Belfast Mill at Northern Road. Planner This is a key role within the purchasing department, providing planning and administration support for the materials manager. This will involve working closely with other departments including operations, sales and finance to ensure smooth running of the materials supply chain. Key Responsibilities:

• Daily planning of bulk and bagged raw materials into 2 production sites in conjunction with on-site personnel.
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure all materials are available when required, addressing any issues, and communicating with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Maintaining internal planning systems using data from sales, purchasing and production to plan material requirements.
• Assisting in the weekly, monthly and seasonal forecasting of expected raw material usage.
• Maintaining aspects of the trading book, including liaising with sales team and associated logistics.
• Weekly and monthly reconciliation of materials and finished product production and usages.
• Managing regulatory affairs with DAERA and other external bodies and completing all appropriate reports
• Maintaining and enhancing quality standards including assisting in annual audits.
• Completing supplementary declarations and other required documents through Trade Support Service.
• Any other related duties.

Candidate Requirements:

• Educated to a minimum of A-Level standard or equivalent.
• Must possess a good level of computer literacy.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
• Energetic, hard working and ability to work on their own initiative.
• Full clean UK driving license,

Desirable:

• Agri-food background
• Relevant experience of material planning

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and rapidly growing company which offers significant scope for further career development. The post offers an attractive salary package including contributory pension and life assurance. We promote an open and supportive culture which is based on our core values Teamwork | Positivity | Resolve | Ambition | Curiosity | Accountability You can find out more about our organisation on our LinkedIn and Facebook Career pages and on our company website where you will find the link to apply dalefarm.co.uk/careers The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday the 17th of November 2023 We are an Equal Opportunities Employer