Production Planner

Morson Group; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Production Planner role at Morson Group focuses on delivering effective capacity and material planning to support operational performance. It ensures ERP/MRP systems are optimised to enable efficient production flow, accurate data management, and successful project delivery.

You will collaborate with the Production Manager, Supply Chain, Engineering and Finance teams to load projects, manage MRP messages and monitor deviations, while driving continuous improvement and training stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience in a production planning or manufacturing engineering environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in a planning capacity.
• Ability to manage data accuracy and complex schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage capacity planning activities with Production Scheduler.
• Plan material demand and stock control via ERP/MRP system.
• Integrate capacity planning within ERP/MRP to optimise delivery.
• Maintain data accuracy in the ERP system (IFS) and action MRP messages
• Load projects into the system after design release and set up Master Part data
• Release projects to planning, purchasing and production timely
• Process amendments in MRP ensuring parts are latest issue and allocated
• Link shop orders to parent orders for cost tracking
• Monitor deviations from plan and address financial impacts
• Support system improvements and forecasting for bids
• Deliver MRP/ERP training to stakeholders
• Provide support for on-site operational tasks as required

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP know-how

Excel

Inventory management

Stakeholder engagement

Pressure handling

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

IFS experience (desirable)

PLM knowledge (desirable)

Continuous improvement

Tools

Excel

IFS ERP

Windchill PLM

Job description

PURPOSE

The Production Planner is responsible for delivering effective capacity and material planning to support operational performance. Working as part of a small team, this role ensures ERP/MRP systems are optimised to enable efficient production flow, accurate data management, and successful project delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage capacity planning activities in collaboration with the Production Scheduler, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources and alignment with maintenance cycles
• Plan and manage material demand and stock control through the ERP/MRP system in line with customer requirements
• Ensure capacity planning is fully integrated within ERP/MRP systems to optimise delivery performance, efficiency, and cost
• Manage and maintain data accuracy within the ERP system (IFS), including actioning MRP messages and resolving stock-related queries
• Load projects into the system following design release, including Master Part setup and validation of key data fields
• Release projects to planning, purchasing, and production in a timely manner
• Process amendments within the MRP system, ensuring parts are at the latest issue and correctly allocated to jobs
• Ensure all shop orders are correctly linked to parent orders to enable accurate cost tracking
• Monitor and manage deviations from plan, particularly where there is financial impact
• Support continuous improvement of planning systems, processes, and methodologies
• Contribute planning input into bids and future project forecasting
• Ensure timely project closure, including issuing all parts and enabling accurate cost roll-up for finance and project teams
• Deliver MRP/ERP training to stakeholders to ensure effective system usage
• Support operational activities such as stationery ordering where required

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• Experience within a production planning or manufacturing engineering environment
• Experience working in production, assembly, or vehicle build environments
• Proven experience using ERP/MRP systems in a planning capacity

TECHNICAL SKILLS / EDUCATION

• Strong experience in production or factory planning roles
• Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and planning processes
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems
• Understanding of capacity planning, inventory management, and production flow
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Experience with IFS ERP system (desirable)
• Understanding of project-based production systems (desirable)
• Knowledge of PLM systems (e.g. Windchill) (desirable)
• Experience in continuous improvement or process optimisation (desirable)

ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEEDS

• Full‑time onsite role
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain BPSS clearance

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

• Production Manager
• Supply Chain and Procurement Teams
• Engineering and Design Teams
• Finance and Project Management Teams

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to play a key role in end-to‑
• Exposure to ERP/MRP systems within a production environment
• Involvement in continuous improvement and operational optimisation initiatives
• Development opportunities towards senior planning or operations roles
• Cross‑functional exposure across production, engineering, supply chain, and finance