Junior Specialist Planning (m/f/d)

Habasit Group; Elland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus bonus scheme

Excellent pension contributions

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Habasit Group in Elland is seeking a Graduate Capacity / Production Planner to join its Operations team. This full-time role is ideal for recent graduates eager to develop their careers in production planning, manufacturing operations, and supply chain management.

Responsibilities include supporting daily production scheduling, communicating progress between teams, and participating in production meetings. The role offers structured training, mentorship, and the chance to grow within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Support capacity planning and production scheduling using SAP.
• Monitor work centre capacity and identify bottlenecks.
• Review production orders based on customer requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication ability

Organizational ability

Interest in manufacturing

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Habasit is looking to recruit a Graduate Capacity / Production Planner to join our Operations team in Elland. This permanent, full-time opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate looking to build a career within production planning, manufacturing operations, and supply chain management.

Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, the successful candidate will support capacity planning and production scheduling activities using SAP, while acting as a key link between Customer Care and Fabrication teams.

The role offers structured on-the-job training, SAP coaching, and mentorship from experienced operational managers.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting daily production scheduling and capacity planning activities within SAP.
• Monitoring work centre capacity and identifying bottlenecks or under‑utilisation.
• Reviewing and prioritising production orders in line with customer requirements and available capacity.
• Maintaining and updating work centre master data and production routings within SAP.
• Participating in daily production meetings and supporting schedule adjustments in real time.
• Coordinating raw material availability and supporting production order release.
• Communicating order progress, schedule changes, and potential delays between Customer Care and Fabrication teams.
• Supporting stock monitoring and helping resolve material shortages.

What we look for

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Good communication and organisational ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar data tools.
• Interest in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain careers.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes including SAP.

Desirable

• Exposure to SAP, ERP systems, or planning tools.
• Manufacturing, logistics, or operations placement/internship experience.
• Awareness of production planning and scheduling concepts.
• Knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies.

What we offer

• Day shifts.
• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme.
• Excellent pension contributions.
• A range of company-wide benefits e.g. employee assistance programme.

The final date to submit your application is June 30, 2026.