Production Planner

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

Job summary

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

The role requires at least 2 years in production planning within a manufacturing environment, with SAP/MRP experience and advanced Excel skills. Based in Cambridgeshire, the position offers a full-time permanent arrangement with an early finish on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Previous Production Planner or Manufacturing Planner experience.
• At least 2 years' production planning experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• SAP/MRP experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

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.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Excellent organisational and comms

Strong attention to detail

Proactive approach

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