Build Planner

auto-scan; Coven; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Build Planner to support operations in Staffordshire. The role involves managing schedules, tracking build readiness, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful planning. Ideal candidates should possess strong IT and data analysis skills and experience in planning environments. Competitive pay rates and benefits are offered, including free onsite parking.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Competitive Rates

Qualifications

• Ability to turn raw data into actionable plans.
• Experience in a planning environment.
• Confidence in stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage schedules for EDU builds.
• Maintain the build readiness tracker.
• Investigate part shortages and escalate risks.

Skills

Strong IT and data analysis skills

Excellent communication and organisational abilities

Planning or parts coordination experience

Education

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Familiarity with planning tools

Tools

Microsoft Project

Oracle P6

Wrike

Job description

Build Planner

Staffordshire

Pay Rate - Competitive

Contract - Outside IR35

E-ppl are currently recruiting for a Build Planner to support our customer based in Staffordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and delivery of build planning operations, capacity planning, and resource coordination across various programmes.

As a Build Planner, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment and be responsible for managing multiple priorities. Your role will involve close collaboration with a wide range of internal stakeholders across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage schedules for EDU builds across various programmes
• Maintain the build readiness tracker to monitor kit status
• Investigate part shortages and escalate risks when necessary
• Collaborate with Build Operations, Programme, Supply Chain, Stores, and PPL teams
• Represent the department in cross-functional meetings, providing updates and insights
• Track rework activities and manage kit matrices via Wrike
• Assist with KPI development and continuous improvement initiatives
  
  

Requirements

• Strong IT and data analysis skills - can you turn raw data into actionable plans?
• Understanding of GPIRS, SAP, or similar systems
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Experience in planning or parts coordination environments
• Confidence in stakeholder management
  
  

Qualifications:

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with planning tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Oracle P6, or Wrike)
• Knowledge of BI tools and dashboard creation
  
  

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Competitive Rates
• Outside IR35
  
  

We are a Forces friendly employer, and welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

E-ppl Limited is an equal opportunities organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all