Manufacturing Planning & Procurement Lead

Cubed Resourcing; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Employee Ownership Trust

On-site parking

Regular team events

Monthly rewards

Job summary

Cubed Resourcing in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to turn demand into executable production plans. You will coordinate with procurement, sales, logistics and finance to keep stock levels healthy and on schedule.

In a fast-paced manufacturing setting you’ll re-plan on the fly, manage forecasts and capacity, and work with suppliers to hit lead times. The role demands strong analytical and ERP/MRP experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing, production or materials planning, procurement or purchasing.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, excellent Excel and data capability.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and a confident communicator with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Production planning - build and maintain detailed production plans and schedules from demand, forecasts, stock and capacity; monitor progress and re-plan as needed.
• Materials planning & procurement - raise and manage purchase orders, work with suppliers to hit lead times, keep stock at optimal levels.
• Supplier relationships - maintain long-term supplier partnerships and resolve delivery issues quickly.
• Stock & inventory - monitor materials, WIP and finished goods; flag slow-moving or obsolete stock.
• Reporting & analysis - track KPIs and use ERP/MRP data to inform commercial decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Qualification in manufacturing / supply chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Cubed Resourcing in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to turn demand into executable production plans. You will coordinate with procurement, sales, logistics and finance to keep stock levels healthy and on schedule.

In a fast-paced manufacturing setting you’ll re-plan on the fly, manage forecasts and capacity, and work with suppliers to hit lead times. The role demands strong analytical and ERP/MRP experience.