Production Planner

Interaction Recruitment Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group in Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced Production Planner to manage production orders, monitor material availability and collaborate with Purchasing, Stores and Customer Service to keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment, with SAP/MRP experience and advanced Excel skills. The role offers an early finish every Friday and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' production planning experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• SAP/MRP experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Convert planned orders into production orders for kitting.
• Identify and resolve material shortages and shortages records.
• Maintain production tracking and shortages databases.
• Review pick lists and investigate discrepancies.
• Resolve BOM, stock and part number issues.
• Coordinate with Stores and internal teams to ensure material availability.
• Monitor production shortage reports.
• Investigate production order variances.
• Support inventory accuracy and stock takes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Tools

SAP / MRP

Job description

Production Planner - Manufacturing

Location: Cambridgeshire (own transport desirable)

£35,000 per annum + benefits
Full-time, Permanent | Early finish every Friday

We're recruiting for an experienced Production Planner to join a successful manufacturing business supplying innovative products to a global customer base.

You’ll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly by managing production orders, monitoring material availability and working closely with Purchasing, Stores, Customer Service and other internal teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Convert planned orders into production orders ready for kitting
• Identify and resolve material shortages
• Maintain shortage records and production tracking
• Review pick lists and investigate discrepancies
• Resolve BOM, stock and part number issues
• Liaise with Stores and internal teams to ensure material availability
• Monitor production shortage reports
• Investigate production order variances
• Support inventory accuracy and stock takes

What we’re looking for:

• Previous Production Planner or Manufacturing Planner experience
• At least 2 years' production planning experience
• Manufacturing environment experience
• SAP/MRP experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently