Planning Administrator

Planning Administrator
Location: Hounslow
Salary: 32k - 35k DOE
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Until January 2026

Staffing Match is a trusted recruitment partner, providing high-quality staffing solutions across various industries. We are currently seeking a Planning Administrator to join a dynamic team within the food production industry.

Key Responsibilities as Planning Administrator:

• Effectively manage and motivate a team, ensuring development, direction, and meaningful feedback.
• Work with culinary teams to break down dishes into components for recipe input.
• Maintain and update ERP systems, reviewing and inputting recipes, pricing, and galley plan data.
• Collect dish weights after the presentation and create delivery and galley plans in the system.
• Calculate and review Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Assist in producing operational reports and solving operations/production-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes for data collection across the business.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

Requirements as Planning Administrator:

• Passion for high-end cuisine, food, and exceptional service delivery.
• Professional and well-presented individual with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, and adaptable to change.
• Excellent attention to detail and precise record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to make quick decisions and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using Navision or similar ERP systems within food retail, hospitality, or events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience producing reports.
• Flexibility to work across evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Benefits of working as a Planning Administrator:

• Staff meals provided
• Uniform included - Jacket/Fleece/Hi-Vis
• Pension scheme
• Performance-based salary reviews
• Potential flexible working options - discuss with HR for alternative arrangements
• Opportunities for career growth and development within a global, fast-paced industry

If you are detail-oriented, passionate about high-end food production, and looking for a challenging and rewarding role, APPLY TODAY!