Demand Planner
Noble Foods Ltd
Date: 1 week ago
City: Lincoln
Contract type: Full time
About The Role
We are seeking a detail oriented and proactive Demand Planner to join our supply chain team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimising product and materials planning across our operations. This position is ideal for someone with prior FMCG demand planning experience especially within packaging, food, or pharmaceutical sectors.
Initially, this role is based full-time at our Lincolnshire office, with travel to our other manufacturing site. Once fully trained and competent, hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Product & Materials Planning
Manage supply of finished products to meet customer demand and delivery requirements
Plan manufacturing needs and ensure efficient communication with production and transport teams
Order and manage the supply of raw materials and packaging from multiple suppliers
Review forecasts to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid disruption to production
Proactively manage supplier relationships to ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) deliveries
Supply Chain Coordination
Liaise daily with suppliers and internal teams to resolve service or stock issues quickly
Lead investigations and complaints handling with a continuous improvement mindset
Support internal administration including sales/purchase order creation, inter-company transfers, and use of customer portals
About You
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
Benefits
We are seeking a detail oriented and proactive Demand Planner to join our supply chain team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimising product and materials planning across our operations. This position is ideal for someone with prior FMCG demand planning experience especially within packaging, food, or pharmaceutical sectors.
Initially, this role is based full-time at our Lincolnshire office, with travel to our other manufacturing site. Once fully trained and competent, hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Product & Materials Planning
Manage supply of finished products to meet customer demand and delivery requirements
Plan manufacturing needs and ensure efficient communication with production and transport teams
Order and manage the supply of raw materials and packaging from multiple suppliers
Review forecasts to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid disruption to production
Proactively manage supplier relationships to ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) deliveries
Supply Chain Coordination
Liaise daily with suppliers and internal teams to resolve service or stock issues quickly
Lead investigations and complaints handling with a continuous improvement mindset
Support internal administration including sales/purchase order creation, inter-company transfers, and use of customer portals
About You
- Strong FMCG demand planning background (packaging, food or pharma preferred)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential
- Highly analytical, detail-focused and confident working with numbers
- Effective communicator, especially via email, with strong written and verbal skills
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across functions
- Proactive, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
Benefits
- Service Awards
- Enhanced paternity and maternity
- Free life insurance
- Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
- Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
- Discounted eggs and chicken
- A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
- Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Free Eye Test every two years
- Discounted mobile phone contracts
- Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
- Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
- Wellness programme
- Employee Charity Matching Scheme
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
General Assistant
BaxterStorey,
Lincoln
5 days ago
Company DescriptionTitle: General AssistantLocation: LincolnSalary: £12.60ph- 16 hours 4/5 between Mon-Friday daytime shiftsBenefits28 Days holiday pro rata including bank holidaysPlus your birthday off3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave24 week’s enhanced maternity leaveSecondary carer leaveWedding/commitment day leaveFree meals on shiftBespoke training and development opportunitiesApprenticeships opportunities for all experience levelsPension and life insuranceDiscounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays...
Solicitor
GL Law (now Shakespeare Martineau),
Lincoln
1 week ago
Let us introduce ourselves…Shakespeare Martineau is a Top 55 law firm that combines creativity, commerciality and clarity. We work with blue-chip companies, leading organisations, high street brands and individuals across the country. As enterprising and original thinkers, we’re driven to create exceptional experiences for our clients and our people. We handle personal and business-critical issues and game-changing deals across many...
Mental Health Recovery Worker
Harmonia Careers,
Lincoln
3 weeks ago
Location: Lincoln, UK Full Time 37.5 hours per week with varied shift pattern 12.54 per hour and excellent benefits / 24,460 plus Sleep In Allowance of 62.50 adding an extra 3000 per year to your salary. Join a leading organisation dedicated to transforming lives and supporting individuals on their recovery journey. Your new company is committed to providing high-quality services...
