Planning Administrator

Eurocell Group Ltd; South Normanton; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

3x salary life assurance

Staff discount

Job summary

Eurocell Group Ltd is seeking a Planning Administrator to join our site-based team in South Normanton. The role focuses on reporting requirements for the planning function, maintaining and executing reports, and supporting the EBP Planner during busy periods.

You will work with the Demand and Supply Planning teams, collate data, and deliver daily stock and sales reports to provide insights for decision-makers. The package includes a competitive salary and pension alongside benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a planning function is highly beneficial.
• Strong computer skills with advanced capability across Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to support data analysis and reporting.
• Previous exposure to planning software or systems is advantageous.
• Confident in challenging assumptions and presenting alternative solutions.
• Skilled in collating, interpreting, and analysing large data sets, delivering accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports within tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Able to effectively manage internal communications and work collaboratively across departments and support strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HR-related processes and procedures are completed accurately and consistently, in line with Company policies.
• Assist wider Demand and Supply Planning teams during peak periods to maintain workflow.
• Collate data and distribute daily stock value reports for internal stakeholders.
• Produce daily sales-versus-forecast reports and highlight over- or under-forecasted SKUs.
• Contribute to monthly safety stock and demand review activities with accurate data.
• Review and update data within the MRP system for accuracy and alignment with requirements.
• Prepare and communicate reports to senior stakeholders to manage safety stock and inventory profiles.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MRP system

Planning software

Job description

ROLE: Planning Administrator
HOURS: 40 hrs per week, Monday - Friday
SALARY: £27,500 - £29,000 dependent on experience plus benefits
BENEFITS: Healthcare Cash Plan, 3x Salary Life Assurance, High Street Discounts, Staff Discount
BASE: Site Based - Eurocell Head Office, South Normanton, DE55 2DT

Eurocell are a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, we are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with us.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Planning Administrator, responsible for the reporting requirements of our planning function, maintaining, optimising and executing the reports in a timely manner along with providing day‑to‑day support and cover for the EBP Planner during periods of peak activity.

WHAT OUR PLANNING ADMINISTRATORS DO:

• Ensure all HR-related processes and procedures are completed accurately and consistently, in line with Company policies
• Assist wider Demand and Supply Planning teams during periods of absence, such as holidays or illness, to maintain seamless workflow
• Collate data and distribute daily reports on stock value, ensuring accuracy and clarity for internal stakeholders
• Produce daily sales‑versus‑forecast reports, identifying key over‑ or under‑forecasted SKUs and highlighting areas requiring further action
• Contribute to monthly safety stock and demand review activities, providing accurate data and insights as required
• Review and update data within the MRP system to ensure accuracy, integrity, and alignment with operational requirements
• Prepare and communicate a suite of reports to senior stakeholders, supporting effective management of safety stock and inventory profiles for both internal and external customers

WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR PLANNING ADMINISTRATORS:

• Previous experience within a planning function is highly beneficial
• Strong computer skills with advanced capability across Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to support data analysis and reporting
• Previous exposure to planning software or systems is advantageous
• Confident in challenging assumptions and presenting alternative solutions
• Skilled in collating, interpreting, and analysing large data sets, delivering accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports within tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Able to effectively manage internal communications and work collaboratively across departments and support strategic planning

WHAT WE OFFER OUR PLANNING ADMINISTRATORS:

• You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays - normally 33 days in total each year
• Free Healthcare plan for all employees
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit
• Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary
• Christmas shutdown
• Option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success
• Company Pension Plan
• Employee discount on Eurocell products
• Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailers
• A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice, if and when you need it
• Colleague Referral Programme; we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
• Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career