Assistant Production Planner

Job Title: Assistant Production Planner

Our client is a well-established electronics manufacturing company, known for delivering high-quality, tailored solutions across a diverse range of industries.

We are seeking a skilled Assistant Production Planner to support the Master Production Scheduler in executing daily and weekly planning and reporting activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring smooth and timely execution of production operations by managing planning requirements for a defined portfolio of customers.

Package:

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Progression opportunities
• Long service awards
• Flexi working time
• Early finish on Fridays

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed production plans that align with business and customer requirements.
2. Update and manage Work Order timelines in accordance with agreed-upon schedules.
3. Administer and support customer-specific supply and demand planning tools, ensuring accuracy and responsiveness.
4. Identify and escalate any risks or constraints that may affect production capacity or resource availability.
5. Generate and distribute daily and weekly planning reports to support the Master Production Schedule.
6. Collaborate closely with the Purchasing Department to ensure timely material availability for planned Work Orders.
7. Act as a liaison for critical production issues within Phoenix, expediting actions to prevent delays or disruptions to delivery commitments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Previous experience within a production or materials planning position.
• Demonstrated experience using MRP systems and planning tools.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

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