Planner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner to join a successful and growing manufacturing business. This role plays a critical part in ensuring products move efficiently through the manufacturing process, helping to maximise on-time delivery performance, exceed customer expectations and support continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining production plans, managing priorities and ensuring visibility of all orders throughout the production lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised planning professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer?

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, permanent 

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the planning of products through manufacturing operations
Work closely with Sales teams to agree realistic delivery schedules and support order input processes
Monitor production schedules and ensure visibility of all orders through the ERP system
Identify critical orders, bottlenecks, and potential delays, taking proactive action to resolve issues
Coordinate effectively with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams to minimise disruption
Review available capacity against forecasted demand and support effective resource planning
Produce and maintain planning metrics and performance reports
Support production and purchasing functions during periods of absence or increased workload
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and delivery performance
Build strong working relationships across departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration 

Skills, Experience & Training Requirements

Previous experience in a Production Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Supply Chain Planner, or similar planning role
Strong ERP planning experience
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to make informed decisions and take ownership of outcomes
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
Proactive approach to problem-solving
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
High level of drive, motivation, and enthusiasm
5+ years' experience within a production planning environment (desirable)
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or assembly-based operations
Knowledge of supply chain planning and inventory management
Strong Excel and systems knowledge
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar ERP systems
ONC/HNC qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related discipline 

Our Ideal Candidate

Is highly organised and deadline-driven
Has excellent problem-solving abilities
Can confidently build relationships across multiple departments
Communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Is proactive and solutions-focused
Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Takes ownership of their workload and delivers results 

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Planner looking for your next challenge within a manufacturing environment and want to join a business where your contribution will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today for immediate consideration.

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