Planning and Logistics Specialist

Wika; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Oxford is seeking an experienced professional to develop and maintain production schedules, manage inventories, and ensure effective logistics. This role requires expertise in production planning, inventory management, and knowledge of quality systems. Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Focused training and career development

Free on-site parking

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning using ERP system.
• Experience in inventory management and stock control methodologies.
• Understanding of LEAN methodologies and waste reduction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on forecasts and orders.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure resource alignment.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including international shipments.

Skills

Production planning using ERP

Inventory management

Customs regulations awareness

Team-oriented attitude

Tools

D365 (Microsoft ERP system)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with operations and engineering teams to ensure capacity and resource alignment.
• Lead in creation, management and scheduling of Works Orders within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool to satisfy customer demands.
• Coordinate Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
• Collaborate with supply chain/procurement team to facilitate, and ensure availability of materials for customer requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and stock control, ensuring materials are available and traceable for development and production activities.
• Along with the Supply Chain Manager, implement appropriate inventory levels and controls for each part.
• Organise and manage bonded stores, consumables and line side Kanban stock control.
• Conduct periodic stock checks, as required.
• Analyse material usage, stock levels and usage trends to improve inventory management.
• Generate regular reports on KPIs, such as inventory turnover.
• Prepare and deliver kits to appropriate resources and manage booking in processes.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including international shipments.
• Implement and qualify cost effective and sustainable packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Experience in inventory management and stock control methodologies.
• Awareness of customs regulations and export control.
• Proactive, energetic, supportive and team oriented.
• Desirable: Experience in D365 (Microsoft ERP system).
• Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO9001 and AS9100D.
• Understanding of LEAN methodologies and waste reduction techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Focused training and career development planning with opportunities to progress
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Referral Scheme

Please note: The availability of hybrid working arrangements may vary depending on the specific role and its requirements.