Production Demand Scheduler

Pin Point Recruitment; Pickering; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Production Demand Scheduler to lead the planning function in an engineering-focused environment. The role involves managing Master Scheduling and ensuring efficient material coordination and capacity planning to meet project demands. Candidates should possess strong MRP/ERP experience, advanced Excel skills, and at least 5 years' relevant experience, including leadership roles. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and requires on-site presence in Pickering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' planning/scheduling experience in engineering manufacturing, plus leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience in leading a planning team within an engineering context.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the planning team, ensuring effective communication with all departments.
• Manage Master Scheduling and integrate forecasts into production schedules.
• Monitor capacity and resource availability while updating schedules.

Skills

MRP/ERP experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication

Organisational abilities

Education

Technical, engineering, or business-related education

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Job description

Location: Pickering
Type: Full-time, on site, permanent
Salary: Competitive on application

Overview

A skilled Production Demand Scheduler is required to lead the planning function within a project-driven engineering environment. The role focuses on effective scheduling, material coordination, capacity planning, and ensuring timely delivery across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the planning team, ensuring effective communication with Operations, Projects, Engineering, Sales, and Procurement.
• Manage all Master Scheduling and integrate forecasts into the Master Production Schedule.
• Maintain and optimise MRP data, resolve engineering/receiving issues, and manage change orders.
• Monitor capacity and resource availability; update schedules to meet project demands.
• Oversee inventory levels, material kitting, and stock parameters.
• Provide regular schedule status updates and maintain planning dashboards/KPIs.
• Ensure accurate creation, maintenance, and closure of work orders.
• Support continuous improvement activities and ensure production orders meet time and cost targets.

Accountabilities

• Ownership of production schedules and workflow priorities.
• MRP/ERP system development and user support.
• Inventory control and reduction of excess stock.
• Delivery of accurate reporting, KPIs, and schedule adherence metrics.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Technical, engineering, or business-related education.
• Strong MRP/ERP experience and ability to read engineering drawings.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• 5+ years' planning/scheduling experience in engineering manufacturing, plus leadership experience.

Desirable

• Project management training.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar ERP systems