Dale Farm is a leading dairy company, selling into UK, Irish, and International markets. As a cooperative owned by over 1300 farmers across the UK, it is our mission to ensure we exude high standards throughout our processes, products, and people.

At Dale Farm, we believe our success is built on our people and we are now looking to recruit the following position based in our Head Office on Dargan Road, Belfast;

BULK PLANNING GRADUATE

A Bulk Planning placement in Dale Farm Group Supply Chain Function is an excellent opportunity to experience working with a broad range of internal stakeholders in one of Northern Ireland’s leading dairy manufacturing companies. Our Group Supply Chain Function looks after the coordination of flows of products and information across sites from customer demand through production to distribution.

The Bulk Planning Graduate will work with the Group Production Planner (GPP) to streamline information flows and to improve Group processes.  In addition to this continuous improvement work you will gain experience to be able to act as a back up to the GPP. You will be tasked to be involved in the following activities:

• Support the GPP in monitoring and tracking actual performance vs plan across all liquid milk and bulk production movements.
• Analyse production records and plan adherence and develop reporting tools supporting existing processes.
• Communicate Supply Chain planning goals and objectives to key stakeholders.
• Identify, highlight and support resolution of planning issues in a timely manner.
• Developing to provide support for comprehensive production planning tools, including budget tracking and resource allocation.
• Provide support to Supply Chain and Production team members across the Group.
• Provide flexibility in supporting other functions in the Supply Chain team, as and when required.

This is a challenging role, and we are looking for energetic and enthusiastic applicants who are able to work reliably on their own initiative and hold a Business related degree.  This is a Central Group roll which will give you experience of the workings across functions and sites.

Applicants must have excellent administration and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to plan and work with flexibility to meet deadlines. You should hold a clean current driving licence and have ideally have access to your own transport.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the Dale Farm Graduate Development Programme and gain experience in a well-established, growing and progressive Company.  To apply for the position, please visit the Dale Farm Careers page at dalefarm.co.uk/careers.

Completed applications must be received before 5.00pm on Wednesday the 22nd of May 2024

No unsolicited CVs from Agencies please

To learn more about the company, see dalefarm.co.uk

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer