Production Planner

ZipRecruiter; Heanor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform seeks a Production Planner in Heanor. The role involves monitoring stock levels, ensuring material flow matches demand, and collaborating with multiple teams. Candidates should ideally have experience in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and proficiency in ERP systems and Excel. A competitive salary up to £40,000 is offered along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Up to 5% company pension

25+ bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a production planning capacity.
• Previous work experience in manufacturing/production.
• Ability to develop and maintain demand forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and ensure flow of material matches demand.
• Use ERP and planning tools to streamline operations.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, logistics, and sales teams.

Skills

Data driven

Strong communication skills

Organizational abilities

Proficiency in ERP systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Qualification in supply chain management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Do you have previous experience working within a Production/Manufacturing environment in a production planning capacity? Are you data driven with strong communication skills? If so, then please read on!

The basics:

Job Title: Production Planner – Demand & Production

Location: Heanor

Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE

Hours: Mon-Fri (7.30am-4.00pm) - 7.5hr days (1 hour lunch)

Benefits & Holidays: company pay up to 5% pension, 25+ 8 bank holidays.

Overview:

Working for a global business we now require a Production Planner to join the production and demand planning team. You will be working closely with the Planning and Demand Manager whilst liaising with various departments including production, production planners, production managers and the operations manager. You will be tasked to organise raw material coming in to the business, liaising with suppliers, ensuring warehouse and storage stock levels are maintained whilst assisting in the planning of production.

Key responsibilities of the Production Planner role:

• Monitor stock levels and ensure flow of material coming into the business matches demand and sales levels.
• Use ERP and planning tools to streamline operations
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical data and market trends
• Collaborate with procurement, production, logistics, and sales teams
• Create inventory and replenishment plans to ensure product availability

The ideal candidate / Production Planner may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Qualification in supply chain management
• Previously worked in manufacturing / production
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel – Pivot tables, vlookup etc.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

Commutable from: Heanor, Ripley, Eastwood, Alfreton, Nottingham, Derby and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Production Planner role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.