About the Opportunity

Driscoll’s, located in Maidstone, is looking for a Material Resource Planner who is eager to contribute to our beloved berry brand within the EMEA region. Our MRP team are working at the center of the short term execution to enable reliable supply to our retailers and an efficient order allocation for growers. Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 6.30am – 3.30pm with 1 in 4 weekend cover from home.

Responsibilities

Key function is to match and allocate supply and demand for 1 – 7 days. Working at the center of the short term execution team to enable reliable supply to our retailers and an efficient order allocation for growers.

Candidate Profile

Main responsibilities : 

• Match the demand and supply on the day for next day depot day , and then outlook for the next 3 to 7 days subject to UK/Import season 
• Liaise with PBM and on occasion with Sales team in regards to the current requirements  and follow guidance when the plan is prepared
• Liaise with other departments daily ( Technical, Allocation, Supply chain, Procurement ) in order to get accurate and up-to-date information in support on the planning 
• Keep system updated with latest information from both demand and supply:

            * Sales team ( DFP sessions twice a day and on every change) 

            * PO's updating try out the day  everyday in import season /UK rely on accurate stock /picks added by growers and SC 

• Prepare and send a plan out for todays packing tomorrow depot day every morning 
• Prepare and send packing guide based on pre -week plan for the growers packed at the Packhouse everyday taking on consideration latest updates on volumes and expectations Same for import. 
• Prepare afternoon session  with outlook for the next 3 days in UK and next 7 for import and present it to the business. Again leasing with all departments involved to get the most up to date information available 
• For import keep track on all emails and update as you go. 
• For UK amend picking plans in accordance with the current needs following the pre-week plan  for each customer and grower and current business needs and the communicate it  with growers. 
• Attend daily meeting with growers and communicate directly any changes to their picking plan in UK 

About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

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Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.

Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.