Planning Coordinator

C&D Foods is one of Europe’s leading own label pet food manufacturers producing a range of wet and dry pet foods. C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 9 production facilities across 7 Countries (Ireland, the UK, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and The Netherlands) and 2 sales offices located in Manchester and Italy. C&D Foods’ Headquarters is in Mullingar, county Westmeath.

At our C&D Foods Edgeworthstown site we are seeking a highly organised Planning Coordinator to manage production planning activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure customer and operational requirements are achieved efficiently and effectively.

Role Overview:

The Planning Coordinator is responsible for the planning, monitoring, control and execution of the production plan necessary to meet operational and customer requirements of the site. 

Key Internal Relationships:

• Planning Team.
• Buyers.
• Production Supervisors (Pouch & Packing).
• Materials Manager.
• Materials Coordinator.
• Warehouse Manager.
• Commercial Team.
• Outsourced Packing Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain the production plan for the Edgeworthstown site, incorporating inputs from multiple stakeholders and data sources.
• Monitor and report on forecast accuracy on a monthly basis.
• Reconcile account manager forecasts against actual demand and production run rates.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with account managers and customers' supply chain teams.
• Manage and communicate abnormal demand notifications, ensuring timely review and appropriate action.

Key Performance Measures:

• Develop and maintain a rolling 13-week production plan to support operational and customer requirements.
• Monitor and optimise Filling and Packing line utilisation to maximise efficiency and capacity.
• Manage abnormal demand notifications, ensuring timely communication and appropriate planning adjustments.
• Proactively identify, manage, and report weekly material and production shortages.
• Control and minimise production plan changes after the agreed freeze point.
• Deliver agreed KPIs and performance targets as outlined within the STRIVE performance review framework.

Personal Competencies and Qualifications:

• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills with effective prioritisation of workloads consistently meeting deadlines within a fast paced environment.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Possesses the ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Proactively identify potential risks.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong IT proficiency including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft applications with the ability to learn new IT systems.
• Positive attitude with a focus on open communication, collaboration and performing as part of a team for success.

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