Planner

Eaton; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Sutton-based Crouse-Hinds division is seeking a capable Production Planner to create and manage production orders, maintain capacity plans and optimise material flow. You will liaise with internal customers, monitor changes, and drive improvements to meet delivery requirements.

We value 2+ years planning experience in make-to-order manufacturing, an engineering background is advantageous, and strong organisational skills. Proactive, detail‑oriented team players are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years planning experience in a make-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Engineering background would be an advantage (Mechanical/Electrical).
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production orders in line with demand, material availability and capacity constraints.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the company’s internal customers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct
• maintaining the highest level of professionalism at all times
• Create reports detailing load and capacity requirements for the plant to meet the demands of the business
• Create and maintain purchase orders for inter-plant demands as necessary
• Review customer amendment and expedite requests (including changes to delivery dates and order content) and co-ordinate with customer service and production to implement and communicate changes
• Review engineering changes and take the necessary actions to communicate changes to production.
• Review material supply issues impacting the production plan. Communicate to Customer Service any impacts on customer requirements
• Continually seek and identify areas for improvement, in line with the strategic direction of the organization with a view to improving service levels to customers
• Maintain material master record fields appropriate to the supply chain functions
• Ensure proper and professional commercial engagement at all times
• Drive and support activities relating to the control of inventory demonstrated by minimal variance >95% cycle count accuracy.

Skills

Planning experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Secondary School Level

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eaton's Crouse-Hinds Business is designer and manufacturer of alarm, signal, control and notification equipment since 1975.

Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in late 2012. Eaton's Crouse-Hinds Business integrates a comprehensive line of electrical and instrumentation products with expert support, industry insights and local availability, engineering safety and productivity in the most demanding industrial and commercial environments worldwide.

The products specifically designed for harsh environmental conditions and where there is a risk of explosion due to the presence of flammable atmospheres both onshore and offshore.

Based at Sutton in Ashfield, Nottingham, Cooper MEDC is designer and manufacturer of alarm, signal, control and notification equipment used in harsh environmental conditions. The plant employs around 190 people

What You’ll Do

• Create and maintain production orders in line with demand, material availability and capacity constraints.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the company’s internal customers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct
• maintaining the highest level of professionalism at all times
• Create reports detailing load and capacity requirements for the plant to meet the demands of the business
• Create and maintain purchase orders for inter-plant demands as necessary
• Review customer amendment and expedite requests (including changes to delivery dates and order content) and co-ordinate with customer service and production to implement and communicate changes
• Review engineering changes and take the necessary actions to communicate changes to production.
• Review material supply issues impacting the production plan. Communicate to Customer Service any impacts on customer requirements
• Continually seek and identify areas for improvement, in line with the strategic direction of the organization with a view to improving service levels to customers
• Maintain material master record fields appropriate to the supply chain functions
• Ensure proper and professional commercial engagement at all times
• Drive and support activities relating to the control of inventory demonstrated by minimal variance & >95% cycle count accuracy.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Level.
• Minimum of 2 years planning experience in a make-to-order manufacturing environment
• Engineering background would be an advantage (Mechanical/Electrical).

Skills

• Supply Chain Qualifications would be an advantage.
• SAP or any other major ERP system experience would be desirable.
• Competent with Microsoft Office Packages (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Excellent Organisational And Administration Skills Are Essential.

• The ability to communicate at all levels internally and externally.
• A flexible and proactive approach to daily tasks.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work on own initiative and be able to work as part of a team.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritise workload accordingly

What We Offer

• A company culture committed to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.
• Annual mentoring programme, Eaton University, and a robust reward and recognition framework.
• Ongoing learning and global career development opportunities, including internal mobility.
• Comprehensive induction support and a well-structured onboarding experience.
• A long term career with lots of career development opportunities.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.