Production Planner

Matchtech; Havant; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Production Planner to ensure efficient production schedules and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of SAP and a background in manufacturing, particularly in the machining industry. Responsibilities include creating production orders, coordinating subcontracting needs, and maintaining inventory controls. This role offers a competitive rate based on experience, working within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong working knowledge of SAP.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is essential.
• Solid understanding of production systems (MRP/ERP) is required.

Responsibilities

• Create production orders in the MRP/ERP system.
• Plan and coordinate subcontract machining requirements.
• Analyse back orders and current demand for scheduling.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and suppliers.
• Maintain planning parameters and inventory controls.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of SAP

Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Solid understanding of production systems

Familiarity with product structures

Proficient in MS Office

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of production schedules, ultimately supporting on-time delivery to customers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely creation of production orders within the MRP/ERP system to support on-time customer delivery.
• Plan and coordinate subcontract machining requirements, balancing customer demand with production constraints; raise and release purchase orders for subcontract work.
• Analyse back orders, current demand, and forecasted requirements to prioritise, plan, and schedule production efficiently.
• Work closely with Purchasing and suppliers to anticipate and resolve any supply discrepancies or risks to production schedules.
• Collaborate with Customer Service to acknowledge orders promptly and ensure customer requirements are fully supported.
• Develop, maintain, and optimise production schedules in line with capacity, material availability, and customer deadlines.
• Maintain planning parameters and inventory controls to optimise stock levels, including calculation and management of buffer stocks.
• Drive continuous improvement of data accuracy, planning processes, and operations systems.
• Proactively identify and resolve scheduling risks, ensuring minimal disruption to production flow.

Job Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of SAP (essential).
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally within the machining industry.
• Solid understanding of production systems (MRP/ERP).
• Familiarity with product structures, including BOMs and routings.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.

Additional Information

• 37 hours per week (standard working week)
• Must be eligible for security clearance
• Rate - Competitive and experience dependant
• If you are an experienced Production Planner looking for a dynamic contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and contribute to a leading force within the marine industry