Global Production Planner & OTIF/Inventory Lead

HR GO Recruitment; White Roothing; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HRGO Recruitment (Bishop's Stortford) is seeking a skilled Production Planner to keep production flowing and coordinate with shop floor teams. The role focuses on tracking parts, managing production orders, and maintaining stock accuracy across locations.

You will work with Sales to establish realistic lead times and provide backup support for logistics and scheduling. A strong background in manufacturing planning and Excel/SAP is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Planner / Scheduler in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills; working knowledge of SAP (or similar MRP/ERP).
• Strong inventory control experience, including cycle counts and stock investigations.
• Clear communicator - comfortable working with shop floor teams, engineers and sales.
• Strong IT skills; experience with forecasting/scheduling software is beneficial.
• Flexible, proactive approach with a willingness to step up when needed.

Responsibilities

• Track and chase parts through the factory to support build targets and OTIF (on-time-in-full) delivery.
• Create, release, update and close production orders (including component pick lists).
• Maintain and audit stock accuracy across stores and factory locations.
• Lead daily perpetual inventory checks / cycle counts and investigate variances.
• Action engineering change requests and ensure planning data is kept up to date.
• Update forecasts and parts demand using planning/forecasting tools (e.g., Demand Solutions).
• Work with Sales to provide realistic lead times and accurate delivery dates.
• Provide cover/support for Logistics and Scheduling Supervisors as needed.

Skills

Production planning

Excel

SAP/ERP

Inventory control

Communication

Forecasting software

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP

Job description

HRGO Recruitment (Bishop's Stortford) is seeking a skilled Production Planner to keep production flowing and coordinate with shop floor teams. The role focuses on tracking parts, managing production orders, and maintaining stock accuracy across locations.

You will work with Sales to establish realistic lead times and provide backup support for logistics and scheduling. A strong background in manufacturing planning and Excel/SAP is essential.