Materials & Production Planner: Own the Schedule & OTIF

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Ashington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hogg Ltd in Ashington is partnering with a growing manufacturing organisation to appoint a Materials and Production Planner to join their Supply Chain team. This is a full-time, on-site position offering £37,500 per year.

You will develop and improve planning processes and organise production according to demand and quality standards to ensure on-time distribution. Stand-alone planning role requiring end-to-end process knowledge, initiative, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a similar role with end-to-end process knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of production planning, purchasing and quality control.
• Experience in MRP.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to solve problems and identify improvements.
• Accurate and methodical working style.
• Knowledge of IFS system advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule goods and materials to ensure steady supply for production needs.
• Create production plans, prioritise demand and liaise with key departments.
• Assess stock levels, maintain stock levels and reserve raw materials for shop orders.
• Manage production capacity and identify constraints.
• Communicate daily any issues affecting the production schedule.
• Generate timely stock figures.
• Calculate lead times for customer orders and create orders.
• Support availability of plant and materials to maintain OTIF performance.
• Input production information accurately in the IFS system.
• Determine labour, equipment and material requirements for demand.
• Obtain output information (finished goods, defect rates).
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports as required.
• Collaborate with other departments to close operational gaps.
• Work with the Buyer to ensure raw materials availability for continuity.

Skills

Production planning

Purchasing

Quality control

MRP

MS Office

ERP systems

Problem solving

Attention to detail

IFS knowledge

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Jackson Hogg Ltd in Ashington is partnering with a growing manufacturing organisation to appoint a Materials and Production Planner to join their Supply Chain team. This is a full-time, on-site position offering £37,500 per year.

You will develop and improve planning processes and organise production according to demand and quality standards to ensure on-time distribution. Stand-alone planning role requiring end-to-end process knowledge, initiative, and strong problem-solving skills.