Production Planner

Shorterm Group; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel production company is seeking a dedicated Production Planner to oversee planning and procurement processes. You will manage inventory, track purchase orders with international factories, and ensure timely product delivery. The ideal candidate has experience in production planning or supply chain roles, is detail-oriented, and can work independently in a collaborative team environment. The position offers private healthcare and hybrid working options after probation.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Staff discount

Long-service recognition

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Planning or a similar role.
• Experience in planning, buying, or supply chain, especially in apparel.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage inventory across product ranges.
• Raise and track purchase orders with overseas partners.
• Monitor supply timelines and forecast demand.

Skills

Production Planning

Attention to detail

Supplier management

Inventory management

Commercial awareness

Tools

ERP systems

Spreadsheets

Forecasting tools

Job description

Role: Production Planner
Location: Fareham
Salary: 35,000 to 38,000 per annum

We are looking for Production Planning to join a fantastic team, this is a great opportunity for someone with experience in apparel production planning, purchasing, or supply chain coordination, particularly within performance wear, sportswear, or technical products. You'll play a central role in keeping products flowing efficiently from suppliers to customers - balancing inventory, managing supplier relationships, and supporting commercial growth.

Job Purpose
As a Production Planner you'll be responsible for overseeing the full planning and procurement cycle - from raising POs with international factories to coordinating inbound logistics and maintaining accurate systems. Working cross-functionally with product development, logistics, and warehouse teams, you'll ensure stock availability aligns with seasonal demand without over-ordering or delays.

Key Responsibilities
Plan and manage inventory across a varied product range
Raise and track purchase orders with overseas manufacturing partners
Monitor supply timelines, forecast demand, and support seasonal planning
Coordinate freight and logistics for timely inbound deliveries
Resolve delivery or quality issues through effective supplier communication
Maintain accurate system data and support internal reporting improvements
Assist with product lifecycle decisions including reorders, phase-outs, and clearance

Technical Competency
Experience of Production Planning or similar
Experience in a planning, buying, or supply chain role (preferably apparel or technical products)
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator with experience managing overseas suppliers
Comfortable using spreadsheets, forecasting tools, and ERP systems
Commercially aware, proactive, and solution-oriented
Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

What can we offer you?
Private healthcare
Hybrid working once probation has passed
Staff discount and long-service recognition