Production Planner

A great new opportunity to join a busy manufacturing organisation as a Production Planner

Role responsibilities include;

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer demand, product lead-time, design and production capacity and inventory levels


• Monitor and manage Work Centre Groups and adjust schedules as needed to meet changing demands.


• React to changes in demand through expediting and delaying production and purchased goods.


• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.


• Escalate issues with capacity levels preventing client deliveries from being achieved within business lead time


• Ensure lean production sequencing throughout all work centre groups and operations�


• Review and manage schedules with production teams, project managers and key personnel.


• Plan and execute supply of externally purchased components in line with production schedules and demand


• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure optimal resource allocation throughout the production and supply chains


• Implement best practices for production planning and inventory management, analysing production data and trends to identify areas for improvement.


• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and resolve any issues.


• Assist in forecasting demand from sales and translating into manufacturing models to achieve revenue targets

Key skills required;

• Experience of working within Materials & Production Planning�


• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment


• Experience using MRP software


• Strong organisational & problem-solving skills�


• Excellent communication skills

This role will be fully office-based Monday - Friday

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