About the Role:

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

A little about our Telford site:

Our advanced manufacturing site in Telford, is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 1.5 million birds per week. There are over 1,200 talented people employed at our Telford site, helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods.

We’ve recently invested £2.3 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.

About the Role:

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to Operations across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Planner to join our Site Operations Planning Team, based at our Telford site.

The role is office based, working Monday to Friday 07.00-16.00

What will you be doing as a Planner at Avara?

As Planner you will Co-ordinate and implement day to day planning & scheduling processes to optimise operational efficiency and maintain service level.

What will your key responsibilities as a Planner include?

Create and maintain daily and weekly production plans.
Coordinate day‑to‑day planning with the Lead Planner and Schedulers, resolving real‑time issues as they arise.
Produce forward plans for the next three weeks and highlight risks.
Monitor raw material stocks and requirements. Investigate discrepancies and manage delivery schedules based on production needs.
Analyse plan accuracy, forecast changes, and material fluctuations to identify improvement opportunities.
Manage short‑life requests and waste, investigating causes and proposing preventative actions.
Communicate shortages and collaborate on solutions.
Ensure effective and timely communication of supply plans across all supply chain functions.
Provide cover for the Lead Planner and Schedulers as required.
Maintain data accuracy and update spreadsheets and planning systems.

What you’ll need to be successful:

Planning experience within FMCG preferred
Short shelf life or food experience desirable
Strong excel skills
Strong communication skills to interact effectively cross functionally
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a high‑performing team.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Planner you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:

Salary from £32,000 DOE
Additional shift allowance
31 days holiday allowance
6% pension
Life assurance/insurance
Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets!
Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

INDHP #TheAvaraWay

Internal About the Role:

Are you looking for a new challenge at Avara Foods? Would you like to join the Planning team as a Planner ?

About the role

As Production Planner you will Co-ordinate and implement day to day planning & scheduling processes to optimise operational efficiency and maintain service level. This role is based at our Telford site.

Working Hours

As a Planner you’ll be working Monday to Friday 07.00-16.00

Benefits

Salary from £32,000 DOE

Similar to your current role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop with us in line with career aspirations through personal development

Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain daily and weekly production plans.
Coordinate day‑to‑day planning with the Lead Planner and Schedulers, resolving real‑time issues as they arise.
Produce forward plans for the next three weeks and highlight risks.
Monitor raw material stocks and requirements. Investigate discrepancies and manage delivery schedules based on production needs.
Analyse plan accuracy, forecast changes, and material fluctuations to identify improvement opportunities.
Manage short‑life requests and waste, investigating causes and proposing preventative actions.
Communicate shortages and collaborate on solutions.
Ensure effective and timely communication of supply plans across all supply chain functions.
Provide cover for the Lead Planner and Schedulers as required.
Maintain data accuracy and update spreadsheets and planning systems.

What do I need to be successful?

Planning experience within FMCG preferred
Short shelf life or food experience desirable
Strong excel skills
Strong communication skills to interact effectively cross functionally
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Able to work on own initiative to drive things forward whilst also being a team player

Please apply for this internal opportunity via our careers website by clicking the ‘apply’ button below, and a member of the Resourcing Team at your site will be in touch with you soon!

Please make sure that you have discussed this internal opportunity with your Line Manager and that you have made them aware of your application.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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