Lead Production Planner: OTIF & Inventory Optimization

Azenta UK, Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta UK, Ltd. is seeking a Senior Planner in Manchester to lead a small planning team and coordinate production scheduling with Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain. The role focuses on material availability, inventory strategies and on-time delivery to customers.

You will develop loading forecasts, manage orders and oversee ECO/NPI impacts on production. Strong ERP/MRP knowledge and ability to collaborate cross-functionally are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Planning within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience leading or supervising a planning team.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling.
• Experience in inventory management including safety stock and min/max planning.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team of Planners with day-to-day direction and workload management.
• Develop and maintain production loading forecasts balancing demand, capacity and resources.
• Manage sales orders, delivery performance and outbound logistics to meet OTIF commitments.
• Manage inventory planning and material availability including forecasting and safety stock.
• Maintain planning data in ERP/MRP and manage ECO/NPI impacts on schedules.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance and Project Management to ensure objectives are met.

Skills

Production planning

People management

ERP / MRP

Inventory management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Azenta UK, Ltd. is seeking a Senior Planner in Manchester to lead a small planning team and coordinate production scheduling with Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain. The role focuses on material availability, inventory strategies and on-time delivery to customers.

You will develop loading forecasts, manage orders and oversee ECO/NPI impacts on production. Strong ERP/MRP knowledge and ability to collaborate cross-functionally are essential.