Apprentice Production Planner

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Looking to work in a Supply Chain role, get paid and study towards a qualification? Then this is for you.

We are part of the global company Yara International ASA and are a leader in the product development, manufacture and marketing of speciality nutrients & biostimulant products for use in regenerative agriculture worldwide.

This role currently based in Pocklington but to meet business growth a new Global Production plant is currently being built in Howden, where the role will be based from 2026 onwards.

We are seeking an Apprentice Production Planner to provide support to the Operations department based, with a focus on Goods Inwards and being part of the team planning our manufacturer for a global business, that exports to over 60 countries.

Responsibilities

Based in an office within the Factory, the main work responsibilities of the role, in due course, will be:

Stock Control for packaging, raw materials, label, bulk and finished products
Updating planning system and assist in forecasting
Managing goods in/deliveries to the site
Purchase and Production orders using SAP
Reception duties within the factory
General administrative support for the Operations department
Support in Label Production/Printing

Profile

Experience within an office environment desirable
Good numeracy and literacy
Proficient in Microsoft Office Office packages
Accuracy of work and an eye for detail

Additional Information

The Apprenticeship will be a ‘Supply Chain Practioner’ 2 year course with all study costs paid for by Yara. With the support of the team on site, you will work and learn together on topics such as: Continuous Improvement, problem solving, implement and usage of management systems, procurement, planning, legislation, data analysis and forecasting. Full details of the course can be found here: Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Yara offer an attractive rewards package including:

Private Health
10% employer Pension Contributions
Annual bonus scheme
Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Inclusion & Wellbeing Activities (including football & badminton)

Contact details

Helen Coxon

Senior HR Advisor

helen.coxon@yara.com

Apply no later than

28th February 2025

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.