Planning Specialist

Bekaert; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bekaert is seeking a Planning & Logistics professional to plan, schedule and track components for world‑class service to customers. You will coordinate orders, transfer data, and liaise with Doncaster wire scheduling to ensure timely material availability.

The role requires at least 2 years in production planning, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong communication and planning skills for multi-department collaboration. The company supports growth and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, operations management, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in production planning or a related field.
• Strong communication and planning skills; ability to work with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and track components to ensure on-time delivery to meet customer requirements.
• Process orders and transfer in Avalon; coordinate with Doncaster wire scheduling.
• Batching of wire to maximise machine efficiency.
• Calculate reel sizes and place orders aligned with production plans.
• Monitor and report daily, weekly and monthly KPIs for planning activities.
• Promote continuous improvement and sustain best operational practices.
• Prioritise daily tasks and manage workload across departments to maintain materials supply for targets.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Cross-functional communication

ISO standards

KPI reporting

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business / supply chain / operations management

Job description

Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Purpose and Mission

To plan, schedule, order and track all components to ensure a world class service to BBRG customers, both external and internal. This role will have responsibility to cover all aspects of materials from order receipt, including cores/reels/wire/and rope terminations.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Planning & Logistic Manager and Manufacturing Manager to ensure all components are ordered and delivered in a timely manner to meet customer requirements.


• Process new orders and transfer in Avalon, create rope numbers from enquiry stage , release wire into Avalon to drive Doncaster wire scheduling and lease daily with wire planner at Doncaster.


• Batching of wire where applicable to maximize machine efficiency.


• Calculate reel sizes inclusive of special reels and order in line with production plan and requirements.


• To cover purchase order requests inclusive of rope terminations and track delivery to site.


• Compile daily weekly and monthly KPIs to monitor the performance of all planning activities.


• To actively promote, support and engage in continuous improvement projects and ensure the sustainability of these actions through promotion of best operational practices.


• Must be able to prioritize daily and weekly tasks, distributing workload and ensuring all departments have sufficient materials to meet daily team targets and immediately highlighting all potential issues to the Planning & Logistics Manager.


• Proactive approach combined with excellent communication and planning skills is essential, as is an ability to manage multiple different tasks efficiently and effectively.

Skills

• Candidate should have a good understanding of Production/Manufacturing resource planning and scheduling techniques and other processes associated with the manufacture of Rope products and advantage.


• Be able to effectively liaise with other departments to look for opportunities to improve production flow, reduce machine set up and idle times.


• Candidate must have a structured approach to:


• Building, amending and maintaining Production, resource and equipment schedules.


• Certification of products and control of standards


• Document control and improving/maintaining ISO standards


• Be able to effectively liaise with suppliers daily to buy raw materials, track and expedite deliveries to site to ensure resources are available on site for JIT manufacturing schedules.


• Candidate must have excellent interpersonal skill and be able to clearly and effectively communicate in both written and oral forms.


• Support Logistics team to ensure highest MOTIF performance is achieved and maintained.

Previous Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in production planning or a related field.

Qualifications And Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, operations management, or a related field.

Be bold and take the leap!

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!

At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers