Global Production Planner (FTC 6-month)

Dr. Martens; Wollaston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Docs discount

Buy as you Earn share scheme

60–65% off Docs

50% off Accessories

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Volunteer days

Job summary

Dr. Martens is seeking a Global Production Planner (FTC 6-month Sick Leave Cover) to join the GSC team. You will coordinate orders to factories, plan purchases against capacity, and manage samples to ensure on-time delivery across regions.

The role requires strong data analysis, advanced Excel, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. The position sits in a globally‑facing supply chain environment, requiring collaboration with sourcing, logistics, and regional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar planning role within a global manufacturing context.
• Strong data analysis and ability to present insights clearly.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orders to factories according to the purchasing calendar.
• Plan purchase orders to align with capacity and monthly construction needs.
• Manage samples and ensure on-time delivery for seasonal items.
• Lead global supplier and regional team calls and coordinate with forwarders.
• Analyse data and generate reports; support regional teams with production progress.

Skills

Production planning

Data analysis

Excel (advanced)

PowerPoint

Customer service

Stakeholder communication

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.

At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

WHERE YOU SIT

As our Global Production Planner (FTC 6-month Sick Leave Cover), you’ll be part of the GSC team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Global Production Planning Manager. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Your key accountabilities include:

• You will work within the global supply planning team to coordinate all orders placed to the factories according to our purchasing calendar.
• Plan purchase orders in accordance with the capacity plan, by month, by construction to ensure maximum efficiency for customer and factory. You will use your planning skills to fulfil factories to keep production continuous and ensure we have no production gaps.
• You will process seasonal and other samples according to the sample calendar and be responsible for assigned factory to deliver on time. You will keep seasonal sample shipment information for all customers up to date.
• Able to Prioritise Collab/SMU and Key Story orders with Factories and ensure all delivered on time V launch date.
• Able to lead/chair/organise Global Supplier and Regional Teams calls.
• Monitor factory acknowledgements/confirmations/Latest Ex Fact Dates and update Regions on Progress of production of orders. You will instruct the factories to maintain a strict process, following company requirements with all outstanding purchase orders.
• Work with shipping and other internal parties to ensure correct shipping methods are issued to the factories and all invoices are issued in a timely manner.
• You will function as a key partner & in a customer centric way to our global regions, effectively communicating with our Americas, APAC and EMEA regions. In addition, you will assist our regional & factory colleagues in trouble shooting their queries with your technical knowhow. Key stakeholders include our sourcing teams, country managers as well as our factory management teams.
• You will work with the Global Sourcing team to understand and build on engagement to ensure the best levels of engagement and communication.
• You will work closely with our nominated forwarder(s)/forwarder system(s) and Global logistic teams.
• Analyse data and create reports as required, making recommendations where appropriate.
• You will focus on high performance and drive and deliver through individual team plans.
• It goes without saying that everyone at Dr. Martens is a team and will take on other duties / projects as required.
• Some travel may be required between our UK based sites (Northamptonshire & London)

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

• You will have experience in a similar planning role, ideally within a global manufacturing discipline.
• Knowledge of shipping terminology and ERP systems.
• Customer service experience & a customer centric mindset
• You will have experience working with high volumes of data and be able to analyse this data to make recommendations. Be able to work in a demanding environment to meet deadlines.
• You will be a confident user of the Microsoft Office packages, including advanced Excel skills – this is essential.
• Confident in Power point presentations and presenting to various stake holders.
• Strong administrative & communication skills to a Global audience.
• Experience consulting with internal & external stakeholders in a global context.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Welcome free pair of Docs
• ‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

Application closing date: 5th of October 2026

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.