Associate Planner

Thompson Aero; Craigavon, Portadown; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (linked to company perfom

33 days annual leave

37.5 hours per week

Health cash plan

Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension

Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacr

Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice

Cycle to Work Scheme

Maternity/Paternity pay

Women in Business - CorporateMember

Service Awards

Charity sponsorship

Parking

Discounted Gym

Learning and development

Job summary

Thompson Aero Seating is seeking a production planning professional to translate customer demand into actionable plans for a defined manufacturing area. You will maintain schedules, review data, and interact with Operations, Programme Management and Supply Chain to ensure delivery commitments.

The role requires a good grasp of MRP/ERP concepts, strong data analysis, and excellent communication. You will contribute to reports, drive improvements, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, planning, supply chain, or data analysis.
• Knowledge of production, supply chain, and planning principles; proficiency in MRP/ERP systems.
• Proficient in Excel; ability to interpret data and produce routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the production plan and schedule for an assigned area.
• Review demand and independently update planning data, order priorities and master data within the MRP system.
• Monitor production performance against the plan; investigate variances and coordinate recovery actions.
• Complete capacity and WIP reviews; identify constraints and recommend actions.
• Act as the day-to-day planning contact with Operations, Programme Management, Supply Chain and other functions.
• Produce and communicate accurate planning reports, trackers, and plan updates.
• Make routine planning decisions within defined authority and elevate significant risks.
• Identify and implement improvements to planning data, reports and processes.
• Follow all company procedures and ensure health, safety, quality and compliance requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing planning

Supply chain management

Data analysis

Schedule adherence

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Clear communication

Education

Business/Manufacturing/Supply Chain/Engineering qualification

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

• Earnings: Salary discussed on application

The post holder will be responsible formaintaining an accurate production plan and schedule for an assigned area. The role translates customer demand into an executable plan, manages routine planning activities independently, monitors performance and takes timely action to resolve issues. The postholder works directly with Operations, Programme Management and Supply Chain, escalating significant risks or decisions outside agreed parameters to the Planning Manager.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the production plan and schedule for an assigned area within agreed parameters
• Review customer demand and independently update planning data, order priorities and relevant master data within the MRP system.
• Monitor production performance against the plan, investigate variances and coordinate appropriate recovery actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Complete capacity and work-in-progress reviews, identifying constraints and recommending practical planning actions.
• Act as the day-to-day planning contact for the assigned plan and area, working directly with Operations, Programme Management, Supply Chain and other functions to support delivery commitments.
• Produce and communicate accurate planning reports, trackers, priorities and plan updates within agreed timescales.
• Make routine planning decisions within defined authority and promptly elevate significant delivery, capacity or customer risks.
• Identify and implement improvements to planning data, reports and processes, seeking approval where changes affect wider business activity.
• Follow all company procedures and ensure health, safety, quality and compliance requirements are met at all times.

Reward

• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business - CorporateMember
• Service Awards
• Local charity /sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities

Requirements

• Previous experience in manufacturing, planning, supply chain, administration or data analysis
• Understanding of production, supply chain and planning principles, with the ability to develop proficiency in MRP and ERP systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to interpret data, maintain accurate records and produce routine reports.
• Understanding of the importance of schedule adherence, data accuracy, customer delivery, quality and health and safety within a manufacturing environment
• Well organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of an assigned workload.
• Good numerical and analytical skills, with the confidence to investigate issues and recommend actions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide concise planning updates and elevate risks appropriately.
• A qualification in business, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or a related discipline
• Educated to GCSE level, grades A*–C/9–4, or equivalent, including Maths and English.

We reserve theright to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 25th October 2026 at 17:00.