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Planning Assistant – Fixed-term contract (12–18 months maternity cover)
Job Description
Why join us
Get ready to own your path as a Planning Assistant at Trouw Nutrition GB, a Nutreco company, supporting our Companion Animal production site in Ashbourne. As global leaders in animal nutrition, our shared purpose of
Feeding the Future drives innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact.
In this role, you will support the planning function by ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, maintaining accurate system data, and helping to keep operations running smoothly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on, site-based role offering the opportunity to develop your skills in supply chain and planning while contributing to operational continuity and efficiency.
What you’ll do
Support planning and supply activities to ensure materials availability and smooth operations:
Manage purchase orders and supplier communication
Monitor supplier lead times and follow up on deliveries
Maintain accurate data in ERP systems (MRP)
Support inventory management and stock optimisation
Identify and resolve supply or stock issues
Work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment
Who we’re looking for
Experience in supply chain, planning, logistics, or similar roles is a plus
Open to junior profiles with strong interest in planning
Good Excel and system skills (ERP experience is an advantage)
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
Good communication skills and team collaboration
Location & Details
Location: Ashbourne, UK
Work model: On-site
Contract: 12–18 months (maternity cover)
What you’ll receive
25 days of holiday per calendar year based on full-time working hours, plus 8 UK bank holidays
Training and development opportunities, including systems and planning processes
Opportunity to build experience within a global organisation
How and why to find out more
We offer a role where you can develop your skills in supply chain and planning while contributing to the smooth operation of our manufacturing site. If you’re looking for a hands-on role with learning opportunities and real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
We aim to review applications promptly and will get back to you as soon as possible. For more information, please contact Luisa Ligabo at luisa.ligabo@nutreco.com
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