Vacancy at Artisanal Spirits Company
Production Planner
Salary
£ 35,000 - 45,000
Vacancy listed
22/04/2021
Application deadline
09/05/2021
Details
The Company
Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) is the world’s leading value-added online provider of premium single cask Scotch whisky and other spirits to a global membership. ASC is building a portfolio of premium brands that bring together some of the world’s best spirits producers with a growing movement of discerning consumers by curating unrivalled collections of craft spirits.
ASC owns The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) which was established in 1983. SMWS provides members with inspiring experiences and exclusive access to a vast and unique range of outstanding single cask Scotch whiskies and other spirits from over 20 countries.
SMWS allows its members to discover, share and celebrate single malt whisky straight and is recognised for its award-winning whiskies and unique and playful approach. We have made it our mission to build our whisky community by offering a valuable membership experience that attracts and inspires involvement. We host the world’s most colourful whisky experiences, bringing members together and having fun along the way.
The Society’s mission is to grow our membership while ensuring everyone appreciates a sense of belonging to a like-minded community of whisky lovers. We are now renowned as the world’s leading whisky club, bringing an international community together to share in a constant variety of exceptional and multi award-winning single cask whiskies, enjoyed at colourful whisky tastings, festivals and events.
Our staff are as passionate about the Society and its cask-strength offerings as any member, working in a creative and encouraging environment where whisky is at the centre but the member is the star of the show – and where an unconventional approach will always be welcome.
Job Summary
The Production Planner will be responsible for accurately planning & progressing product through the bottling and packaging processes. The Planner will ensure and balance the need for cost effective production together with high quality output.
The Planner will own the material planning process for all brands for the full end to end process. They will be responsible for the SKU creation process including creation of BOM's and managing relationships with key suppliers and fillers.
The job holder will be well organised with the ability to prioritise and apply logic to identify solutions with both purchasing and production environments. Good knowledge of MRP/ERP systems is required.
The Candidate
You will be working in or have experience of the whisky sector. We have grown strongly in recent years and have clear plans to grow further and are looking for an experienced and exceptional individual to come and join the team and be part of our journey.
• Manage Production Planning for allocated products
• Plan and draw up production schedules
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials
• Co-ordinate production workflows
• Coordinate resources to maintain production objectives.
• Schedule dry goods materials and ensure adequate stock levels.
• Raise Purchase Orders and make amendments.
• Process and approve invoices
• Budget control
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed
• Monitor productivity rates, product standards.
• Ensure orders are completed on time and to budget and that quality standards and targets are met
• Analyse NPD & Production Bill of Materials ensure stock is correctly consumed on Production Orders
• Ensure contracted bottlers adhere to agreed production plans
• Ensure on-time deliveries for components & finished products
• Recommend and lead Inventory management projects
• Perform regular stock checks with bottlers
• Root cause stock discrepancies and carry out stock adjustments
• Ensure Technical & Quality specifications are adhered to
• Collate and analyse data, producing production reports for internal use by other departments
• Proactively support new initiatives (5S, Lean Manufacturing)
• Input data onto MRP system
• Driven and ambitious and ready to step up their career in Production Planning
• Capable of problem solving and a solution driven approach
• Excellent time and self-management
• Attention to detail and quality
• Capacity to work under high pressure
• Is a team player and works co-cooperatively with others
• Ability to learn quickly
• Diploma or degree level preferred but not essential
• Advanced experience with Excel and the ability to manipulate large data sets
• Systems driven with good analytical skills, experience working with Oracle NetSuite is desired
Other Requirements
• Holds a current UK driver’s license and has access to a vehicle as and when required.
• Job will require time on sites, currently within COVID rules and for essential visits.
Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) is the world’s leading value-added online provider of premium single cask Scotch whisky and other spirits to a global membership. ASC is building a portfolio of premium brands that bring together some of the world’s best spirits producers with a growing movement of discerning consumers by curating unrivalled collections of craft spirits.
ASC owns The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) which was established in 1983. SMWS provides members with inspiring experiences and exclusive access to a vast and unique range of outstanding single cask Scotch whiskies and other spirits from over 20 countries.
SMWS allows its members to discover, share and celebrate single malt whisky straight and is recognised for its award-winning whiskies and unique and playful approach. We have made it our mission to build our whisky community by offering a valuable membership experience that attracts and inspires involvement. We host the world’s most colourful whisky experiences, bringing members together and having fun along the way.
The Society’s mission is to grow our membership while ensuring everyone appreciates a sense of belonging to a like-minded community of whisky lovers. We are now renowned as the world’s leading whisky club, bringing an international community together to share in a constant variety of exceptional and multi award-winning single cask whiskies, enjoyed at colourful whisky tastings, festivals and events.
Our staff are as passionate about the Society and its cask-strength offerings as any member, working in a creative and encouraging environment where whisky is at the centre but the member is the star of the show – and where an unconventional approach will always be welcome.
Job Summary
The Production Planner will be responsible for accurately planning & progressing product through the bottling and packaging processes. The Planner will ensure and balance the need for cost effective production together with high quality output.
The Planner will own the material planning process for all brands for the full end to end process. They will be responsible for the SKU creation process including creation of BOM's and managing relationships with key suppliers and fillers.
The job holder will be well organised with the ability to prioritise and apply logic to identify solutions with both purchasing and production environments. Good knowledge of MRP/ERP systems is required.
The Candidate
You will be working in or have experience of the whisky sector. We have grown strongly in recent years and have clear plans to grow further and are looking for an experienced and exceptional individual to come and join the team and be part of our journey.
• Manage Production Planning for allocated products
• Plan and draw up production schedules
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials
• Co-ordinate production workflows
• Coordinate resources to maintain production objectives.
• Schedule dry goods materials and ensure adequate stock levels.
• Raise Purchase Orders and make amendments.
• Process and approve invoices
• Budget control
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed
• Monitor productivity rates, product standards.
• Ensure orders are completed on time and to budget and that quality standards and targets are met
• Analyse NPD & Production Bill of Materials ensure stock is correctly consumed on Production Orders
• Ensure contracted bottlers adhere to agreed production plans
• Ensure on-time deliveries for components & finished products
• Recommend and lead Inventory management projects
• Perform regular stock checks with bottlers
• Root cause stock discrepancies and carry out stock adjustments
• Ensure Technical & Quality specifications are adhered to
• Collate and analyse data, producing production reports for internal use by other departments
• Proactively support new initiatives (5S, Lean Manufacturing)
• Input data onto MRP system
• Driven and ambitious and ready to step up their career in Production Planning
• Capable of problem solving and a solution driven approach
• Excellent time and self-management
• Attention to detail and quality
• Capacity to work under high pressure
• Is a team player and works co-cooperatively with others
• Ability to learn quickly
• Diploma or degree level preferred but not essential
• Advanced experience with Excel and the ability to manipulate large data sets
• Systems driven with good analytical skills, experience working with Oracle NetSuite is desired
Other Requirements
• Holds a current UK driver’s license and has access to a vehicle as and when required.
• Job will require time on sites, currently within COVID rules and for essential visits.