Production Planner

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in Reading is looking for a Supply Chain Planner. The role involves developing schedules for battery production processes, analyzing sales forecasts, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate will have a two-year degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in data management are key requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and changing environment.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service or planning experience is necessary.
• Experience with large data sets and looking for trends.
• Must follow the environmental program and all safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage schedules for battery processes.
• Analyze forecasts and production plans to identify adjustments.
• Monitor inventory and supply purchasing requests.

Skills

Customer service experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication proficiency

Education

Two-year degree in Supply Chain Management or business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BC software

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for developing schedules for battery activation, battery boosting and finishing in line with customer expectations. This role will interface heavily with production and sales to determine priorities while working within capacity constraints.

Responsibilities

• Review sales forecast data, customer supplied quotes and actuals sales orders to determine the most efficient operating schedule in the battery activation, battery boosting, DC finishing lines and case formation.
• Limit changeovers and create a cohesive plan that allows for the shortest amount of time to change over between runs.
• Monitor and cycle count inventory of finishing purchased parts
• Supply purchasing requests to Procurement for replacement/ inventory stock of finishing purchased parts
• Analyze forecasts and production plan to determine where course corrections may be necessary
• Other reporting and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service or Planning experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with BC a plus.
• Able to work in a changing environment; must be able to promote suggestions to assist in the creation of an efficient workflow.
• Entrepreneurial approach in managing personal responsibilities
• Attention to detail and owning the results
• Comfort with working with large data sets, looking for trends and outliers
• Demonstrated problem solving and forecasting
• Technical capacity to manage data and utilize information technology
• Written and oral communication proficiency
• Must follow the environmental program and all safety rules.

Education and Experience

• Two-year degree in Supply Chain Management or business-related field required
• 3-5 years’ experience in a related field

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.