Production Planner

Join a growing manufacturing business, managing production schedules and working closely with supply chain, purchasing and operations teams to ensure on time delivery.

Client Details

Well established international manufacturer offering a collaborative culture, excellent benefits and long-term career opportunities.

Description

Key responsibilities:

• Create and maintain production schedules.
• Monitor schedule adherence and resolve issues.
• Support capacity and resource planning.
• Work with Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Customer Services teams.
• Escalate planning risks and service concerns.
• Maintain planning data and system records.
• Monitor KPIs and planning performance.
• Support continuous improvement activities.

Profile

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in Production Planning, Scheduling or Supply Planning.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• ERP/MRP systems knowledge.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary package, Annual bonus of up to 10%, 8% employer pension contribution, Private healthcare, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression within Supply Chain and Operations
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

Desired Skills and Experience Production Planning

Production Scheduling

Supply Chain Planning

Demand Planning

Materials Planning

Inventory Management

Capacity Planning

S&OP

ERP Systems (SAP preferred if relevant)

MRP

Manufacturing

FMCG / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Supply Chain Management

Continuous Improvement

KPI Reporting

Forecasting

Production Control

Operations Planning

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Advanced Excel