Planning Officer

Sony group; Pencoed; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous company pension scheme

Generous life assurance

33 days annual leave incl. holidays

Long service holiday days

Complimentary onsite secure car park

Onsite gym and changing facilities

Subsidised canteen

Private medical insurance

Access to school holiday schemes

Job summary

Sony UK Technology Centre is seeking a dynamic Planning Officer to coordinate and optimise production processes in our electronics manufacturing environment at Pencoed. You will work with Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement to meet customer demand and ensure OTIF delivery.

A strong background in production planning and Oracle Database knowledge is essential. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to present to stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Strong background in production planning within electronics manufacturing.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience with Oracle Database.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the business.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans to meet customer demand while optimising resources across Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Manage customer sales orders, forecasts and changing requirements with Account Managers and external customers.
• Monitor production capacity, identify bottlenecks and adjust to meet demand.
• Manage finished goods inventory against budgets and forecasts, minimise excess stock and ensure OTIF delivery.
• Own PSI Forecasting & Reporting for a business area, presenting weekly/monthly PSI forecasts.

Skills

Production planning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Oracle Database

Tools

Oracle Database

Job description

Sony UK Technology Centre is a division of Sony Europe Limited. We are the only manufacturing centre for Sony in Europe and have over 500 highly skilled team players who help create some of the most advanced technology on the global market. The heart of today’s operation at Pencoed is centered on the manufacture of high technology Broadcast and Professional Cameras and Systems including the latest industry leading 4K technology. Alongside this we provide contract manufacturing solutions for multiple non-Sony branded businesses. This collaborative approach to contract manufacturing has produced many commercial successes over the years, including the best-selling British computer of all time, the Raspberry Pi. Further, we are the home of a Sony customer service and solutions centre, a Business Incubation Centre and much more.

What you will be doing:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Planning Officer to join our team at Sony UK TEC. As a Planning Officer, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and optimising our production processes to meet the demands of our customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production planning within the electronics manufacturing sector and possess excellent organisational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement production plans to meet customer demand while optimising resource utilisation and coordinating with Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement teams, including urgent delivery requests.
• Manage customer sales orders, forecasts and changing requirements in collaboration with Account Managers and external customers.
• Monitor production capacity, identify bottlenecks and implement adjustments to ensure efficient resource allocation and meet changing customer demands.
• Manage finished goods inventory against budgets and forecasts, maintaining accurate records, minimising excess stock and ensuring On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery.
• Own PSI Forecasting & Reporting for a particular business area, preparing and presentation Production, Shipping and Inventory (PSI) forecasts at weekly and monthly business review meetings.
• Communicate production schedules, delivery timelines, customer requirements and potential delays to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements, best practices and system enhancements to improve planning efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to communicate with and present to all levels of the business.
• Highly organised with a strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility to deliver to schedules
• Analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, and make decisions based on the data and options available.
• Previous experience in capacity planning.
• Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment or similar role
• Knowledge and experience of working with Oracle Database

What we offer:

• Generous company pension scheme
• Generous life assurance
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
• Long service holiday days
• Complimentary onsite secure car park
• Onsite gym and changing facilities
• Subsidised canteen
• Private medical insurance
• Complimentary access to school holiday schemes