ERP Specialist and Scheduler

InsideRight; Alcester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing partner in Alcester seeks a skilled ERP Specialist to lead production planning and scheduling. This full-time role requires over 5 years of experience in production planning within a manufacturing setting, particularly in metal fabrication. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP systems are essential. The ideal candidate will optimize material flow and manage schedules to ensure timely delivery to clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and APS tools is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) system.
• Manage planning, scheduling, and inventory control functions within the ERP system.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure timely availability of materials.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in ERP systems

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Experience in lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field

Tools

APS tools

Excel

Job description

An established manufacturing and precision engineering partner to tier‑1 power and aerospace customers is looking to bring in an ERP specialist, with production planning and scheduling experience, into their team.

The successful applicant will be somebody who has experience where new ERP systems have been introduced, investigating the concerns encountered, finding the resolution and correcting errors.

The project is a full time Monday to Friday role, anticipated to last 6‑9 months, and is an hourly paid role, paid weekly.

39 hour standard working week, with additional hours possibly required as a part of achieving project completion within the desired timescales.

Immediate start for the successful applicant.

Pay rates advertised are umbrella values.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented ERP Specialist – Master Planner / Master Scheduler to lead production planning and scheduling activities in a dynamic metal fabrication environment. This role is critical to ensuring efficient material flow, optimized production schedules, and on‑time delivery to customers. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with ERP systems and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and supply chain coordination using Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) tools.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain the Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) system to align production with demand forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Create and manage detailed production schedules to optimize machine utilisation, labour, and material availability.
• Coordinate with purchasing, engineering, and production teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to respond to changes in demand, capacity, or supply disruptions.

ERP System Management

• Utilise the company’s ERP system to manage planning, scheduling, and inventory control functions.
• Ensure accurate data entry and maintenance of BOMs, routings, work orders, and inventory records.
• Generate reports and dashboards to track performance metrics such as OTD (On‑Time Delivery), schedule adherence, and capacity utilisation.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Planner, Sales, Customer Service and Operations to align production plans with customer requirements.
• Support daily / weekly production meetings to communicate schedule updates and resolve conflicts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline planning and scheduling processes.

Inventory & Capacity Management

• Analyse inventory levels and lead times to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce excess.
• Perform capacity planning to identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions by working with the Planner to support SIOP activity.
• Develop contingency plans for material shortages or equipment downtime.

Data Accuracy & Root Cause Analysis

• Investigate and identify the root causes of data inaccuracies in planning, scheduling, or inventory records.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure continuous improvement in data integrity across ERP and APS systems.

Preferred Skills

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification (Desirable)
• Experience in problem solving newly introduced ERP systems
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with Metal fabrication processes (Desirable)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Schedule adherence
• On‑time delivery rate
• Inventory turnover
• Production efficiency
• ERP data accuracy

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Desirable)
• 5+ years of experience in production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment, preferably metal fabrication.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and APS tools is Essential.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and scheduling tools.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

The above is a selection of responsibilities, there may be other tasks not listed that will be expected to support the changing business needs.

If you feel you have the necessary credentials for this role, please attach your CV via the advert. If you have any questions regarding this position, please call Ben on 01902 21 27 58.

If you have had no response within 2 weeks of your application, you may have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Inside Right is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an employment business on behalf of a client partner.