Assistant Planner

ZipRecruiter; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful specialist engineering company in Rochdale seeks an Assistant Planner to manage shop floor orders, ensure materials are issued, and act as a key communicator between teams. The role offers competitive salary and potential hybrid working options post-training.

Benefits

33 days holidays

Company pension

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of machining processes.
• Preactor experience is beneficial but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing and management of shop floor orders.
• Act as a key communicator between teams.
• Manage and maintain agreed stock levels.

Skills

Basic engineering knowledge

Effective communication skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of planning principles

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Preactor

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Planner

A successful specialist engineering company in Rochdale, renowned throughout the world for engineering excellence, quality, and precision products, is looking for an Assistant Planner to join the team.

Responsibilities

1. Daily processing and management of shop floor orders.
2. Ensuring materials are issued and booked to stock.
3. Act as a key communicator and point of contact between the shop floor, commercial team, and planning.
4. Manage and maintain agreed stock levels of selected components.
5. Assist with day-to-day planning activities.
6. Ensure all WIP is booked correctly.
7. Print schedules and ensure machines are ready at the start of the week.
8. Help manage manufacturing NCRs to adjust MO’s and resolve live issues.
9. Review new part numbers' MRP settings.
10. Support capacity planning.
11. Review new customer orders and confirm delivery dates to sales/customer.

Skills and Experience

• Basic engineering knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of machining processes.
• ERP proficiency, especially SAP.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Effective communication skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Understanding of planning principles, including MRP.
• Preactor experience is beneficial but training will be provided.

Company Details

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 06:00 am - 2:30 pm, and Friday, 06:00 am - 11:30 am, with flexibility to meet business demands. Upon completion of training, hybrid working options may be available.

We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience, c33k + 33 days holidays, company pension, and more.

To apply in confidence, please send your CV to Sue Holden at TRF Technical, a specialist division of The Recruitment Fix Ltd.