Junior Planner

ULTRA ELECTRONICS; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a professional to coordinate operations in an ERP environment. Responsibilities include creating work orders, ensuring timely material delivery, and auditing job completions. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have over 2 years of relevant experience. This position offers flexible work arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in operational roles.
• Ability to create and manage work orders in an ERP system.
• Strong skills in coordinating with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Create and release work orders in the ERP system.
• Coordinate with production and materials for timely delivery.
• Audit completed jobs for accuracy in accounting processes.

Skills

ERP system proficiency

Coordination with production and materials

Audit and review skills

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Working Arrangement

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible, whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site. We embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, including part‑time, compressed hours, or unique arrangements that suit your lifestyle.

Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9‑day fortnight working pattern, providing extended weekends every other week and allowing you more time to pursue your passions. We also provide flexible start and finish times, and Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to one day per calendar month, aligned with our values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and trust you to get the job done because we recognise that our business is built on our people.

Responsibilities

• Creates and releases work orders in the ERP system.
• Coordinates with production, materials, and Purchasing to ensure timely delivery of materials for Production.
• Reviews job pick lists to match material identified with the material listed on the bill of material.
• Audits all completed jobs for Epicor time and expense entry and job receipt to inventory transactions.
• Creates engineering jobs for non‑production builds, including experimental, test and pilot products.
• Coordinates with Accounting to verify that project jobs have the correct group code and project ID assigned to ensure cost is allocated correctly.

Talent Attraction & Mobility

Attracting high‑level talent and people that can add value and expertise is vital to our success. We search across the UK for talent and offer financial support to candidates considering relocation, subject to HMRC guidelines on a case‑by‑case basis per role.

Security and Visa

Nationality Requirements: Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures, believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking and ensure we continue to deliver on our commitments to our customers.

Qualifications

• Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent experience) and 2+ years of related experience.

About Ultra Maritime

Step into a world where cutting‑edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi‑mission solutions that protect and empower naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five‑eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub‑surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionising the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game‑changing technologies, including state‑of‑the‑art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!