Assistant Production Planner

Future Prospects Group Ltd; Rampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Production and Inventory Planner in Rampton, UK. The role involves supporting production schedules, tracking supplier deliveries, and maintaining inventory. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, experience with CAD software, and a background in manufacturing or engineering. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £35,000 and includes a benefits package with 25 days' holiday.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and bills of materials.
• Proficient in using CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Department in developing production schedules.
• Liaise with procurement for ordering materials.
• Track supplier delivery schedules to ensure timely material arrival.
• Monitor inventory levels and update internal systems.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Experience using CAD software

Ability to accurately check quantities

Excellent telephone manner

Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Production and Inventory Planner

Full Time, Permanent, Bassetlaw area of Nottinghamshire (Own transport Essential). Up to £35,000 DOE.

Future Prospects Group are proud to be working with a market leader within their sector to recruit an Assistant Production and Inventory Planner on a full time, permanent basis. This role offers an attractive benefits structure including 25 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and the opportunity to work in a supportive working environment.

The Role

The Assistant Production and Inventory Planner will support the Head of Production and Assembly and work closely with the Procurement Assistant. They will be a key contact for assisting in processing productions through to fabrications. They will ensure procurement packs are created using bills of materials and work closely with the procurement assistant to ensure inventory of stock items are available working to the correct schedules. Key duties will include:

• Supporting the Head of Department (production & assembly) in developing and maintaining production schedules
• Liaise with procurement to ensure all parts and materials are ordered and available in line with production needs
• Reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and understand parts requirements
• Tracking supplier delivery schedules and proactively follow up to ensure timely arrival of materials
• Working closely with Warehouse & Assembly teams to coordinate material availability
• Monitoring inventory levels
• Inputting and updating data in internal systems to maintain accurate records and reporting information

The Candidate

The successful Assistant Production and Inventory Planner will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Previous experience of using CAD software
• The ability to accurately check quantities; reviewing bills of materials
• An excellent telephone manner to talk to both customers/supply chain and colleagues
• Good IT skills including the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

The ideal Candidate will have experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and good luck with your application.

If you have not heard from a member of the Future Prospects team within 7 days from your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback.

The services of Future Prospects are those of an Employment Agency