Plant Planner & Scheduler: Master Production & Materials

UPL; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UPL is seeking a Plant Planner / Scheduler to develop and maintain a finished goods supply plan for multiple UK & EU affiliates. The role collaborates with customer service, demand planning, and the manufacturing team to optimize production and material flow.

You will manage daily and long-term production schedules, ensure capacity and material feasibility, and communicate plans to sites while monitoring performance and risk. A degree in chemistry and 1–3 years planning experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of planning experience.
• Experience with SAP ERP.
• UK/EU region experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily production plan for UK & EU affiliates.
• Coordinate raw material requirements from forecast SNP.
• Monitor plan performance and escalate capacity constraints.
• Attend routine Site Meetings.

Skills

Production planning

Demand planning

Inventory management

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in chemistry or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

UPL is seeking a Plant Planner / Scheduler to develop and maintain a finished goods supply plan for multiple UK & EU affiliates. The role collaborates with customer service, demand planning, and the manufacturing team to optimize production and material flow.

You will manage daily and long-term production schedules, ensure capacity and material feasibility, and communicate plans to sites while monitoring performance and risk. A degree in chemistry and 1–3 years planning experience are preferred.