Product Planner

ALOIS UK; Burghfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ALOIS UK in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules, coordinate material planning, and ensure delivery targets are met. You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, operations and supply chain teams to keep planning data accurate within MRP/ERP systems.

The role emphasizes applying Lean principles, Kanban, and push/pull methods, forecasting needs, and tracking KPIs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Production Planning within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of shop floor operations and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of material planning, production forecasting, and scheduling.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP is an advantage).
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet delivery targets.
• Manage material planning and coordinate supplier deliveries.
• Monitor production progress and resolve planning issues.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Maintain accurate planning data within MRP/ERP systems.
• Reforecast production plans based on operational or supply chain changes.
• Track production KPIs and support continuous process improvements.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, including Kanban and Push/Pull methodologies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kanban

Push/Pull

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet delivery targets.
• Manage material planning and coordinate supplier deliveries.
• Monitor production progress and resolve planning issues.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Maintain accurate planning data within MRP/ERP systems.
• Reforecast production plans based on operational or supply chain changes.
• Track production KPIs and support continuous process improvements.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, including Kanban and Push/Pull methodologies.
• Proven experience in Production Planning within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of shop floor operations and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP is an advantage).
• Knowledge of material planning, production forecasting, and scheduling.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.