Job Title: Planning and Purchasing CoordinatorLocation: WarwickContract Type: Permanent Full-Time Monday to Friday 6.30am to 3.30pm no bank holidays Salary: 35,000 based on 40 hour weekAbout the Role:An independent catering company looking for a well-organised and hands-on Planning and Purchasing Coordinator to join our friendly team. In this varied role, you''ll be responsible for planning our weekly production schedule based on customer orders, managing the purchase of ingredients and packaging, and occasionally cover planning the packing schedules.This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in demand planning who enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.Key Responsibilities:Demand Planning:Prepare and manage weekly production schedules based on incoming customer orders.Work closely with the bakery team to ensure production plans match staffing, equipment, and stock availability.Make adjustments to schedules as needed to accommodate order changes or production issues.Help coordinate packing schedules when required.Purchasing and Stock Control:Order raw materials and packaging in line with production needs.Keep a close eye on stock levels to avoid shortages or over-ordering.Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.Maintain accurate records of orders and deliveries.Systems and Admin:Use Excel to a good standard to manage planning and purchasing data.Update stock sheets, order logs, and production trackers.Assist in imp