Production Planner

Clearwater People Solutions; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing company in Dartford is seeking a Production Planner to join their planning and operations team. The ideal candidate will develop and manage the production plan and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to balance demand, capacity, and inventory effectively. Key responsibilities include collaborating cross-functionally, monitoring capacity constraints, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Strong experience in production planning and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems is required for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in master production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and advanced planning tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the production schedule to meet customer demand and business goals.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and operations to align supply and demand planning.
• Monitor capacity constraints and proactively adjust plans to optimize resource utilization.
• Lead S&OP processes and provide accurate forecasts.
• Ensure ERP/MRP systems are updated with accurate planning data.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, systems, and reporting.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior planners and scheduling teams.

Skills

Master production planning experience

Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced planning tools

Job description

Our client, an established manufacturing company, is currently recruiting a Production Planner to join their planning and operations team. The Production Planner will be responsible for developing and managing the overall production plan and S&OP to balance demand, capacity, and inventory, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities for the Production Planner:

• Develop and maintain the production schedule to meet customer demand and business goals.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and operations to align supply and demand planning.
• Monitor capacity constraints and proactively adjust plans to optimize resource utilization.
• Lead S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes and provide accurate forecasts.
• Ensure ERP/MRP systems are updated with accurate planning data.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, systems, and reporting.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior planners and scheduling teams.

Skills Required for the Production Planner:

• Proven experience in master production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and advanced planning tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Please apply as directed