Planner Buyer

Omega Plc; Blunsdon St Andrew; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share option

Pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Omega Plc in Gloucestershire is seeking a Buyer / Planner to own full procurement, analyse forecasts, and manage production schedules for two sites within a growing aerospace/engineering environment.

The role combines planning and purchasing responsibilities, requiring strong ERP/MRP experience and excellent communication. It offers share options, pension, and potential hybrid working with a fast-moving, multi-site operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environment and strong ERP/MRP systems usage.
• Solid production planning capability and ability to manage multi-site procurement.

Responsibilities

• Planning: Analyse customer forecasts and production requirements.
• Establish material demand and capacity needs.
• Own the production schedule for 2 sites.
• Monitor work centre capacity in MRP.
• Issue the weekly Work to List to Production at each site.
• Generate manufacturing Works Orders from MRP and optimise methods.
• Procurement: Raise material purchase orders in the ERP / MRP system.
• Review and manage the status of open purchase orders.
• Assess best cost, quality, quantity, delivery and service in purchasing decisions.
• Support external subcontractors and suppliers on purchasing KPIs.
• Work with Engineering on procurement requirements for NPI.
• Inventory and stock control: Monitor inventory levels to maintain efficient operation.
• Recommend and maintain stock levels on purchased components.

Skills

Production planning

Purchasing

Analytical

Clear communication

Driving licence

Tools

ERP / MRPII systems

Job description

Buyer / Planner Gloucestershire Permanent Engineering /Aerospace £50,000 - £60,000 Share Option / Pension / Potential for Hybrid working

THE ROLE - Buyer / Planner

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding and growing business in Gloucestershire to operate in a Planner / Buyer capacity and own the full procurement process. You will be responsible for analysing and managing production schedules, monitoring current inventory levels and processing the order management phase to support the business in its day-to-day project delivery. You'll be supporting a multi-site operation that is growing rapidly and will be accountable for successful delivery across those sites. Overall an exciting opportunity to work with a growing name in the aerospace and defence sector.

DUTIES - Buyer / Planner

• Planning: Analyse customer forecasts and production requirements
• Establish material demand and capacity needs.
• Own the production schedule for 2 sites.
• Monitor work centre
  capacity in MRP
• Issue the weekly Work to List to Production at each site.
• Generate manufacturing Works Orders from MRP and make sure the optimal production method is used when raising them.
• Procurement: Raise material purchase orders in the ERP / MRP system
• Review and manage the status of open purchase orders.
• Assess best cost, quality, quantity, delivery and service in purchasing decisions.
• Support external subcontractors and suppliers on purchasing KPI's
• Work with Engineering on procurement requirements for NPI.
• Inventory and stock control Monitor inventory levels to maintain efficient business operation.
• Recommend and maintain stock levels on purchased components.

BACKGROUND - Buyer / Planner

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP / MRP systems usage.
• Solid production planning capability.
• Strong transactional purchasing capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear, direct communication skills
• Full UK Driving licence (multi-site cover)

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