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Harvest Planner

Maidstone Temporary View Job Description
We are seeking a meticulous Harvest Planner to support logistical operations within the FMCG industry. This temporary role, based in Maidstone, focuses on ensuring efficient planning and coordination of harvest activities.
  • 6 Month Contract
  • Immediate Start Available

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the FMCG sector, known for its commitment to excellence in logistics and supply chain management. The company operates within a collaborative and professional environment, offering employees the chance to contribute to impactful projects.

Job Description

  • Managing grower sub international missions, stock data and short term supply forecasts, ensuring accuracy and timely availability across all planning systems
  • Building and executing daily (Day 1) harvest and allocation plans, aligned with weekly supply, stock age, quality, logistics constraints and demand priorities
  • Allocating supply to demand using planning tools and ERP systems, identifying risks or gaps and coordinating adjustment with Planning, Logistics and Grower Operations
  • Acting as a central communication hub between growers, commercial teams, master planning, logistics and intake
  • Creating, updating and managing grower purchase orders, harvest orders and ASN related activities
  • Supporting intake and site teams with arrivals, open stock visibility and operational queries
  • Ensuring system inputs are accurate and contributing to continuous improvement of planning processes and ways of working

The Successful Applicant

A successful Harvest Planner should have:

  • You are a detail oriented and communicative planner who thrives in an operational environment where priorities can change quickly. You are comfortable working with data, engaging with multiple stakeholders and making real time decisions to keep operations on track.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to balance accuracy and pace
  • Clear and confident communication skills when working with growers and cross functional teams
  • An analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret data, investigate variances and resolve issues
  • Experience working with ERP systems (ideally Prophet) and strong Excel skills
  • A proactive and resilient attitude, with confidence to take ownership in a dynamic environment
  • Flexibility to work early starts, weekend shifts and adjusted weekly schedules
  • Understanding of operational supply chain processes, including orders, arrivals and ASNs

What's on Offer

  • Temporary position offering valuable experience in the FMCG logistics sector.
  • Opportunities to work in a collaborative environment in Maidstone.
  • Flexible working arrangements to suit operational requirements.
  • Further details on benefits to be confirmed.



If you are ready to make an impact as a Harvest Planner in the FMCG industry, we encourage you to apply today and join this professional team in Maidstone!

Contact
George Adlington
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7034115
Phone number
+441622604512

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Inventory Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Maidstone
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
George Adlington
Consultant phone
+441622604512
Job reference
JN-062026-7034115